PHQ-2 Depression Screening Calculator

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Over the past two weeks, how often have you been bothered by little interest or pleasure in doing things?
Over the past two weeks, how often have you been bothered by feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?
PHQ-2 ScoreUnlikely depression
0/ 6

Sum of both question scores (0-6)

Screen ResultNegative (< 3)
0 / 6
Negative<2Borderline2-3Positive3-5Strongly positive5+

Score 0/6 - negative screen. No urgent follow-up required at this time.

  • Both responses were "Not at all" - no depressive symptoms endorsed on this screen.
  • The PHQ-2 is a brief screen, not a diagnosis; clinical context always matters.

Next stepContinue monitoring your mood. If you notice persistent low mood or loss of interest lasting more than two weeks, consider repeating this screen or speaking with a clinician.

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