Free PHQ-9 Forms

What Is a PHQ-9 Form?

Healthcare professionals can use a PHQ-9 Form to get a thorough understanding of signs of mental health issues in their patients. A patient is given a form to fill out in the reception area or can be sent out online for completion prior to the appointment. The survey provides a quick and efficient technique to find individuals that might be experiencing mental health problems.

Alternate Names:

• Patient Health Questionnaire;

• Patient Health Questionnaire 9.

From time to time, everybody can go through rough patches during their life. In some cases, the outcomes or feelings that this produces are not in our control which can very quickly lead to a sudden feeling of depression, and when in this trance, it is often very difficult to see a way out and a way to solve the problems.

After the individual completes the survey, the medical professional can evaluate the outcomes and decide whether the person needs any additional testing. The form is capable of helping to keep track of how a person's symptoms fluctuate as time passes, which is useful for assessing how well the therapy is working.

A survey of this kind is a useful tool for medical professionals to evaluate the psychological well-being of their clients in a timely manner. Medical practitioners can offer essential assistance and therapy to enhance their clients' lives for the better by helping to identify people that could be dealing with some form of depression.

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How to Complete a PHQ-9 Form?

An effective approach for evaluating the signs of depression is filling out a PHQ-9. A total of 9 questions make up the questionnaire and they inquire about typical depressive symptoms including sorrow or despair, fluctuations in hunger or sleep cycles, and problems with maintaining concentration. Below you can find some information on how to appropriately complete the PHQ-9 Form:

• Do not rush and be truthful with yourself while completing the survey. Prior to providing an answer, think about how you have felt during the previous fourteen days, not just the last couple of days;
• Every question requires you to answer on a scale of how much you agree with the statement made;
• If you are not sure about an answer, it is best to leave it and give it some thought before answering;
• It is vital that anyone who comes into contact with this survey has a clear understanding that it is not a way for forming a diagnosis but rather a means of helping medical practitioners quickly identify any potential areas of issues;
• Select the response that most accurately reflects how frequently you have encountered each problem. It's crucial to discuss your problems and possible potential treatments with your healthcare physician if you receive a higher than average score;
• There is no shame or embarrassment if you answer highly in any of the statements. There will be no judgment from the side of the medical staff. It is their job to help you and sometimes such questionnaires can be the first call for help.

Haven't found the form you're looking for? Take a look at the related forms below:

• Medical History Form;
• Patient Intake Form;
• Patient Registration Form.