PHQ-9 Depression Scale
The PHQ-9 is a depression scale consisting of nine questions. The PHQ-9 can be used as a tool for diagnosing depression as well as for monitoring the patient’s treatment.
PHQ-9
Psychiatric Emergency Management Resources
This resource includes a template, questions, and examples that can help clinics and providers develop a psychiatric emergency protocol and safety plan for suicidal or potentially violent patients.
Remission Time for Depression with Collaborative Care Management (CCM) in Primary Care
A retrospective cohort study determined the difference in remission time for depression patients being treated with usual care versus Collaborative Care.
PHQ-9 Visual Answer Aid (Spanish)
The Visual Answer Aid is administered alongside PHQ-9 and acts as a visual representation of the answers.
PHQ-9 Visual Answer Aid
The Visual Answer Aid is administered alongside PHQ-9 and acts as a visual representation of the answers.
Helping Clinic Staff Talk with Patients about the PHQ-9
This tool is designed to help clinic support staff with answers to common questions they may hear from patients to help increase their comfort talking with patients about the PHQ-9 depression screener.
PHQ-9 Follow-Up Questions
Suicidal risk assessment when question #9 (thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself) on the PHQ-9 depression screener is positive.