The PHQ-9 is one of the most widely used and well-validated questionnaires for understanding symptoms of low mood, and I use it often in my own practice as a starting point for exactly that conversation.

A score from this tool is not a diagnosis, and it cannot replace an actual conversation with a professional who knows your full picture. But it can be a useful, honest starting point, whether you are simply curious, wondering if what you are feeling has a name, or already thinking about reaching out for support.

 

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following?

This next question is not scored. It is here simply to help you reflect.

Nothing you enter is saved. If you close this page, your answers are gone.

 

Wherever this check-in leaves you, you do not have to sit with it alone. If it feels right, you are welcome to book a session with me directly. If you would rather read a little more first, my blog, Insights and Perspectives, is there whenever you are ready.