Depression Screening Tests

Choose a private, educational self-screening questionnaire that fits your situation.

These tools can help you notice symptom patterns and prepare for a conversation with a qualified professional. They do not diagnose depression or replace an evaluation.

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Answer based on the time period stated in each questionnaire. Your answers and results stay in local storage on this device.

PHQ-2 Depression Screening Test

Quick 2-Question Depression Check

Free PHQ-2 depression screening. This validated 2-question test takes under a minute and checks for core depression symptoms. Get instant results.

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2 questions
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1 minutes
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PHQ-9 Depression Test

Standard 9-Question Depression Assessment

Free PHQ-9 depression test. This validated 9-question assessment takes 3-5 minutes and measures depression severity. Get instant, confidential results.

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9 questions
minutes
5 minutes
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Teen Mood Self-Check

Educational 9-Question Check for Ages 12–17

A private educational self-check for teens ages 12–17, adapted from PHQ symptom questions. It is not the complete PHQ-A and does not provide a diagnosis.

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9 questions
minutes
5 minutes
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Postpartum Depression Self-Screen (EPDS)

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

Free postpartum depression screening using the EPDS. Validated 10-question assessment takes 5 minutes. Use during pregnancy or after birth. Confidential results.

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10 questions
minutes
5 minutes
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Content and sources verified August 15, 2026