PHQ-9 Flashcards
1
Q
What is PHQ-9?
A
9-item screen and diagnostic tool for depression, anxiety, alcohol, somatoform, and eating disorders
2
Q
PHQ-9 can be used for?
A
Diagnose and monitor the severity of depression
3
Q
PHQ-9 is measured over how many weeks?
A
2 weeks
4
Q
How long does it take to administer the PHQ-9?
A
2-3 mins
5
Q
PHQ-9 scores range?
A
0-27
6
Q
What are the cutoffs for PHQ-9?
A
0-4 minimal depn symptoms
5-9 mild depn symptoms
10-14 moderate
15-19 moderately severe
>20 severe major depn
7
Q
Major depression is diagnosed with PHQ-9 by?
A
Atleast 5 of the 9 depressive symptoms have been present at least more than half of the days.
1 item must be item 1 or 2.
Item 9 must be explored (better off dead)
