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PHQ-2 depression screen

A two-question first-pass screen for depressed mood and loss of interest. It is useful when you want a very quick check, not a diagnosis.

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Your answers stay in this browser and are not saved or uploaded.Designed here for adults aged 18 and over. Young people should use an age-appropriate version with a clinician.

Think about

the past 2 weeks

Choose one answer for every question before viewing the score.

0 / 2
01Little interest or pleasure in doing things
02Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless

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How this compares with similar tools

PHQ-2 is the shortest first step. PHQ-9 is better when you need a broader symptom-severity picture.

See the concise scale comparison

Sources and limits

PHQ-2

Clinical information checked: 29 Jul 2026

NIH · PHQ-2 instrument and copyright statusOriginal PHQ-2 validation study

Please consult your doctor. This is only a screening scale and is for reference only. Designed here for adults aged 18 and over. Young people should use an age-appropriate version with a clinician.