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Depression
Self-Assessment.

Not sure how you’re really doing? The PHQ-9 is a quick, validated questionnaire that can help you understand your symptoms — and whether it may be time to reach out.

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What It Is

What Is the PHQ-9?

The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is one of the most widely used and clinically validated tools for screening depression. It asks nine short questions about how you’ve been feeling over the past two weeks.

It takes about two minutes, and your score offers an objective snapshot of your symptoms — a helpful starting point for a conversation about your mental health.

Just 9 quick questions — about 2 minutes
Clinically validated and used worldwide
Private and pressure-free
A calm moment of self-reflection and checking in on your mental health
Validated Screening Tool
Trusted by clinicians
Takes About 2 Minutes

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Answer 9 short questions and get an instant score. It’s free, confidential, and there are no wrong answers — just an honest snapshot of how you’ve been feeling.

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Understanding Results

How to Interpret Your Score

Your total (0–27) falls into one of five ranges. Higher scores suggest more significant symptoms — but only a professional can provide a diagnosis.

0–4
Minimal or none

Symptoms are unlikely to be interfering with your life right now.

5–9
Mild

Some symptoms are present. Worth keeping an eye on and checking in.

10–14
Moderate

Symptoms may be affecting daily life — a good time to talk to a professional.

15–19
Moderately severe

Symptoms are likely significant. Reaching out for support is strongly encouraged.

20–27
Severe

Symptoms are serious. Please connect with a professional soon — help is available.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Your PHQ-9 score is a helpful starting point, but only a qualified professional can diagnose depression and recommend treatment. We’d be glad to help you make sense of your results.

In crisis or thinking about self-harm? Please seek help immediately. Call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) any time, day or night. If you are in danger, call 911.

Your Next Step

What Happens Next?

Whatever your score, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Here’s how we can help from here.

01

Reach Out

Book a free, no-pressure 15-minute consultation — bring your score along, or not.

02

Talk It Through

We listen to your experience and help you understand what your results may mean.

03

Comprehensive Evaluation

If it makes sense, a thorough assessment gives us the full, accurate picture.

04

A Plan That Fits You

Together we build a personalized path forward — therapy, medication, TMS, or a combination.

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Your Path Forward
Starts Here

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation to learn more about your treatment options. During this no-obligation consultation, we'll:

  • Listen to your unique experience
  • Explain how Neurostar® TMS might help your specific condition
  • Answer all your questions about treatment
  • Discuss practical matters like insurance and scheduling