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PHQ-9 Adolescent (Patient Health Questionnaire)
9-question depression screening tool for adolescents
9 questions~3 minutes
The PHQ-9 Adolescent is a validated screening tool for depression in young people aged 12-17. It asks about depressive symptoms experienced over the past two weeks.
- Clinically validated screening tool
- Private and secure: responses are encrypted
- Saves as you go, so you can pick up anytime
- Download a PDF to share with your GP
This is not a diagnosis. It is a screening tool to help identify symptoms. Only a qualified healthcare provider can make a clinical diagnosis, so please discuss your results with your GP.
Questions ask about the past 2 weeks, and you can retake this assessment every 14 days to track changes over time.
This assessment includes a question about thoughts of self-harm. If you indicate having these thoughts, we will show immediate support options.
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