PHQ-2 Depression Screen
Two quick questions about the past 2 weeks. Private, free, instant result.
Safety
If you feel in danger or might hurt yourself, call your local emergency number now. Numbers can change. Verify before calling.
India: Tele-MANAS 14416 (24×7).
USA: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text).
Canada: 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (call or text).
UK & ROI: Samaritans 116 123 (free, 24×7).
Germany: TelefonSeelsorge 0800 111 0 111 / 0800 111 0 222 or 116 123.
Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14 (24×7).
New Zealand: 1737 (call or text, 24×7).
Singapore: national mindline 1771 (24×7). SOS 1767 also available.
Ireland: Samaritans 116 123 (24×7).
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About this screen
- PHQ-2 asks about depressed mood and loss of interest over the last 2 weeks.
- Each item is scored 0 to 3. Total 0 to 6. A score of 3 or more is a positive screen.
- Positive screens should be followed up with a longer tool like PHQ-9 or PHQ-8 and a clinical evaluation.
References and credits
- Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. Validity of a two-item depression screener. Medical Care. 2003;41:1284-1292. PubMed.
- PHQ and GAD screeners are publicly available; no permission is required to use, reproduce, or distribute the tools. See PHQ program statements.
- PHQ-2 scoring guidance: cutoff ≥3 commonly used in clinical and research settings.
- Emergency numbers verified from official sources as of today. Numbers can change. Check your local health authority for the latest.
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