This questionnaire consists of several statements. Read each statement carefully, then pick the number that best describes the way you have been feeling during the past two weeks, including today. See the Table below for interpreting your score.
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
- Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
§ Not at All 0
§ Several Days 1
§ More than half the days 2
§ Nearly every day 3
- Feeling down or depressed.
§ Not at All 0
§ Several Days 1
§ More than half the days 2
§ Nearly every day 3
- Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
§ Not at All 0
§ Several Days 1
§ More than half the days 2
§ Nearly every day 3
- Feeling tired or having little energy.
§ Not at All 0
§ Several Days 1
§ More than half the days 2
§ Nearly every day 3
- Poor appetite or overeating.
§ Not at All 0
§ Several Days 1
§ More than half the days 2
§ Nearly every day 3
- Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
§ Not at All 0
§ Several Days 1
§ More than half the days 2
§ Nearly every day 3
- Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
§ Not at All 0
§ Several Days 1
§ More than half the days 2
§ Nearly every day 3
- Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual.
§ Not at All 0
§ Several Days 1
§ More than half the days 2
§ Nearly every day 3
- Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.
§ Not at All 0
§ Several Days 1
§ More than half the days 2
§ Nearly every day 3
Total Score
Interpreting PDQ-9 Scores:
This questionnaire estimates the overall severity of depression experienced by the patient according to the categories shown in the table below. If you scored in the 10-14 range, you should probably seek treatment. If you scored a 15 or higher, seeking treatment is strongly recommended.
This questionnaire estimates the overall severity of depression experienced by the patient according to the categories shown in the table below. If you scored in the 10-14 range, you should probably seek treatment. If you scored a 15 or higher, seeking treatment is strongly recommended.
Raw score Range of severity
0-5 Not Present
5-9 Minimal symptoms of depression reported
10-14 Moderate symptoms of depression reported
15-19 Moderately Severe symptoms of depression reported
20-27 Severe symptoms of depression reported
Source: AFSP.ORG
