The PHQ-9 is a simple yet valuable tool that helps us assess where you might be in terms of your mood and overall mental health. It's designed to identify the signs of depression by asking you about your experience with certain feelings and behaviors that align with the diagnostic criteria for depression.
As you go through the questions, you'll be asked to rank how often you've felt or experienced certain symptoms. This helps us gauge not only if you're experiencing depression, but also how severe it might be.
This process is all about helping us find the right support for you, so answer as honestly as you can—there's no right or wrong here.