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Free Depression Test (PHQ-9)

A brief evidence-based assessment to understand what your depression looks like, what might be driving it, and what the research says about what actually helps.

5 min17 questionsBased on PHQ-9Free & private

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Is this depression — or something your hormones are doing?

Get your personalized depression profile in 5 minutes. Many women discover their "depression" has a hormonal root nobody checked.

Your severity level — and whether hormones are a factor
The specific pattern driving YOUR symptoms
A personalized plan from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by the PHQ-9, a validated screening tool used by healthcare providers worldwide (Kroenke et al., 2001)

This depression test uses 17 evidence-based questions informed by the PHQ-9 to evaluate the severity and impact of depression on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It draws on the PHQ-9 validated instrument and clinical research but does not replace professional assessment. If you are having thoughts of self-harm, please call 988 or text HOME to 741741 immediately.

Understanding Your Score

Early Signs(Score 1-3)

Your depression appears to be in its early stages. That is not a reason to dismiss it. Gordon et al.'s randomized trial showed that hormonal therapy prevented depressive symptoms during the menopausal

Moderate Depression(Score 4-6)

You are carrying something real. Nearly one in three menopausal women globally meets criteria for depression, according to Jia et al.'s meta-analysis. Your experience is not unusual, even if it feels

Significant Depression(Score 7-10)

What you are going through is genuinely difficult, and I am not going to pretend this section has easy answers. At this level, multiple biological systems are likely involved: estrogen decline affecti

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this depression test measure?

This depression test uses 17 evidence-based questions informed by the PHQ-9 to assess the severity and impact of depression on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this depression test?

This screening tool is informed by the PHQ-9, a clinically validated instrument (Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JBW. (2001). The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 16(9), 606-613.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of depression severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this depression test take?

This assessment takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It contains 17 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about depression at wellls.com/problems/depression, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing depression.

Read the full depression article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).