Is there an assessment for depression?

The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was designed for use in the general population and is now used as a screener for depression in primary care settings. It includes 20 self-report items, scored on a 4-point scale, which measure major dimensions of depression experienced in the past week.

What is the PHQ-9 assessment?

The PHQ-9 form is a brief, self-administered questionnaire that assesses depression symptoms. This shorter test is derived from the original and longer PHQ assessment that addresses multiple mental health concerns including depression, panic disorder, anxiety, sleep disorders, and others.

What is a PHQ-2 assessment?

Share. The PHQ-2 inquires about the frequency of depressed mood and anhedonia over the past two weeks. The PHQ-2 includes the first two items of the PHQ-9. The purpose of the PHQ-2 is to screen for depression in a “first-step” approach.

What is a PHQ-9 and how is it scored?

PHQ-9 Depression Severity. This is calculated by assigning scores of 0, 1, 2, and 3, to the response categories of ―not at all,‖ ―several days,‖ ―more than half the days,‖ and ―nearly every day,‖ respectively. PHQ-9 total score for the nine items ranges from 0 to 27.

What is the name of the depression test?

The PHQ-9 is the depression module, which scores each of the nine DSM-IV criteria as “0” (not at all) to “3” (nearly every day). It has been validated for use in primary care. It is not a screening tool for depression but it is used to monitor the severity of depression and response to treatment.

What is the difference between PHQ-9 and PHQ A?

The benefit of using the PHQ-A is its development for an adolescent population and inclusion of a question about suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Although it was not designed specifically for adolescents, the PHQ-9 is the current standard depression screening instrument for adults in LVPG primary care.

What is the PHQ-9 and GAD 7?

The Patient Health Questionnaire – 9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder – 7 (GAD-7) are short screening measures used in medical and community settings to assess depression and anxiety severity.

What is the difference between PHQ-2 and PHQ-9?

The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-2 and PHQ-9 are commonly used and validated screening tools. The PHQ-2 has a 97 percent sensitivity and 67 percent specificity in adults, whereas the PHQ-9 has a 61 percent sensitivity and 94 percent specificity in adults.

What does a depression score of 15 mean?

10-14: This is considered moderate depression. Similar to mild depression, healthcare providers can use their clinical judgment and knowledge of the patient to determine a course of treatment. 15-19: This is considered moderately severe depression.

What are the 3 stages of depression?

Getting to Know the Stages of Depression

  • Stage 1: Origin. Depression can have countless origins, depending on the individual situation.
  • Stage 2: Establishment.
  • Stage 3: Lack of Interest in Activities You Once Loved.
  • Stage 4: Lack of Interest or Abandonment of Obligatory Activities.