Free depression test (PHQ-9)
A quick, private check based on the PHQ-9. Free, scored on your device, and yours to keep.
What this check measures
The PHQ-9 asks about common signs of low mood over the past two weeks: losing interest in things, sleep and energy changes, trouble concentrating, and feeling down or hopeless. Your answers add up to a single score from 0 to 27.
How the scoring works
Each answer is worth 0 to 3 points. The higher the total, the more low-mood symptoms you are reporting. These bands are a common way to read the result:
| Score | What it suggests |
|---|---|
| 0–4 | Minimal symptoms |
| 5–9 | Mild symptoms |
| 10–14 | Moderate symptoms |
| 15–19 | Moderately severe symptoms |
| 20–27 | Severe symptoms |
What it cannot tell you
A score cannot diagnose depression or any other condition, and it cannot see the context around your life. It is a prompt for reflection and, if the number is worrying you, a good reason to talk with your doctor or a counsellor.
This is a free depression test based on the PHQ-9, the most widely used depression screening questionnaire. It has 9 questions plus one about daily life, takes about three minutes, and is scored the moment you finish, privately, in your browser. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
Questions people ask
Is this a depression diagnosis?
No. The PHQ-9 is a screening tool that measures low-mood symptoms; it does not diagnose. A high score is a good reason to talk with a professional, not a conclusion on its own.
How accurate is the PHQ-9?
It is the most studied depression screening questionnaire in the world, used across primary care. It is good at flagging when symptoms deserve attention; it is a starting point, not the whole picture.
Who sees my answers?
No one. The check is scored entirely in your browser, and nothing you answer is sent to us or stored anywhere. That also means no one monitors your answers; if you need support, please reach out directly.
What should I do with my score?
Save the page first, because nothing is stored here. If your score sits in the moderate range or above, or the number is worrying you, bring it to your doctor or a counsellor; a free consultation is an easy place to start.
This is a free screening tool, not a diagnosis. It can help you notice patterns and decide whether to reach out. Your answers stay on your device; nothing is sent or saved.