What is the PHQ-9 depression screening tool?

The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a validated 9-item clinical screening instrument used by psychiatrists to assess the presence and severity of depressive symptoms over the prior two weeks.

What happens if my PHQ-9 score indicates moderate or severe depression?

If your screening indicates moderate-to-severe symptoms—especially if you have already tried oral antidepressants—our team led by Dr. Gideon Matzkin, MD, ABPN can evaluate you for precision medication management, BrainsWay Deep TMS, or SPRAVATO nasal spray in Decatur, GA.

Is my depression screening confidential?

Yes. The interactive PHQ-9 self-check runs privately in your browser to help you understand your symptoms before scheduling a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation.

Free PHQ-9 Depression Screening | Decatur & Atlanta Psychiatry

Free PHQ-9 Depression Screening

Wondering whether what you're experiencing is clinical depression—or whether advanced treatments like BrainsWay Deep TMS™, Accelerated & Customized Deep TMS™, or SPRAVATO® could help? Complete the validated 9-question PHQ-9 screening below for an instant score and personalized follow-up from our clinical intake team.

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Select one response for each of the 9 items below. Your score updates automatically in real time.

8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite — being so fidgety or restless that you were moving around a lot more than usual *

Not at all (0) Several days (1) More than half the days (2) Nearly every day (3)

Part 2: Treatment History & Contact Information

How many anti-depressant prescription medications do you currently take or have tried in the past? *

Would you be interested in learning more about a safe, effective, non-drug treatment for depression? *

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Gender

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Postal / ZIP Code *

Insurance Carrier *

Please Specify Insurance Carrier *

Policy / Member ID Number *

Who referred you?

Additional Questions or Comments

Free PHQ-9 Depression Screening

Part 1: Over the Last 2 Weeks, How Often Have You Been Bothered by Any of the Following Problems?

Part 2: Treatment History & Contact Information