PHQ-9 Depression Assessment Patient Information Please provide your basic information to begin your mental health assessment. Your details will be kept confidential and secure.
Assessment Questions The following questions will help us understand how you've been feeling recently. Please take your time and answer honestly based on your experiences over the past 2 weeks. Remember, seeking insight into your mental health is a positive step forward.
PHQ-9 AssessmentOver the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things
2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
4. Feeling tired or having little energy
5. Poor appetite or overeating
6. Feeling bad about yourself — or that you are a failure
7. Trouble concentrating on things
8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed
9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself
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Minimal Depression
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Minimal depression symptoms detected. This is a positive result. Continue to monitor your mood and take care of yourself. Consider maintaining good mental health practices and routine screening in the future.
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Mild Depression
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Mild depression symptoms detected. Consider counseling or further evaluation to support your mental wellbeing.
Schedule counseling or therapy sessions
Implement stress management techniques
Follow-up screening in 2-4 weeks
Discuss with your healthcare provider
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Moderate Depression
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Professional evaluation recommended. We recommend seeking professional support for moderate depression symptoms.
Schedule psychiatric or psychological evaluation Consider counseling or therapy
Discuss treatment options with healthcare provider
Monitor symptoms closely
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Moderately Severe Depression
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Therapy or psychiatric consultation is strongly advised. Professional treatment is recommended for your wellbeing.
Schedule appointment with mental health professional soon Consider medication evaluation
Begin therapy/counseling immediately
Inform trusted family members or friends
Create safety plan if needed
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Severe Depression
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Immediate support is strongly recommended. Please reach out to a mental health professional or crisis line.
Contact mental health professional immediately Consider emergency mental health services
Do not delay seeking treatment
Inform family/friends immediately
Establish safety support system
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CRISIS RESOURCES
If you're experiencing distress or thoughts of self-harm, please reach out for help immediately:
Malaysia Crisis Support
🏥 Go to your nearest hospital emergency department
You are not alone. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Disclaimer: This assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a diagnosis. Please consult with a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and treatment.
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