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If you're having thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself, please reach out right now:
Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US, 24/7)
Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line (US, 24/7)
Outside the US: visit findahelpline.com for a helpline in your country
In immediate danger? Call your local emergency number now.
Before you begin
This survey combines two clinically validated screening questionnaires used by doctors and therapists worldwide: the PHQ-9 (9 questions, depression) and the GAD-7 (7 questions, anxiety). Answer based on how you've felt over the last 2 weeks. There are no right or wrong answers — just answer honestly.
Your answers stay in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, and there's no account required.
⏰ Takes about 3 minutes · 16 questions
Question 1 of 16PHQ-9 · Depression
PHQ-9
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
Your results
PHQ-9 · Depression
0 / 27
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GAD-7 · Anxiety
0 / 21
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Symptom area breakdown
Suggested next steps
Your saved history
How this mental health survey works
This tool uses two of the most widely trusted mental health screening questionnaires in clinical use: the PHQ-9 for depression and the GAD-7 for anxiety. Both were developed and validated through peer-reviewed research and are commonly used by primary care doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists as a first step — not a final answer — in understanding someone's symptoms.
You'll answer 16 questions one at a time, rating how often each symptom has bothered you over the past two weeks. At the end, you'll get a combined status report: your PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores, a severity band for each, a breakdown of which symptom areas scored highest, and general suggestions for what to consider next.
If any answer suggests thoughts of self-harm, a crisis-resources panel appears immediately — before you even finish the survey — because that matters more than a final score.
Severity band reference
Minimal (0–4)
Few or no symptoms. Continue monitoring how you feel.
Mild (5–9)
Some symptoms present. Self-care and monitoring are often enough, but keep an eye on changes.
Moderate (10–14)
Symptoms are noticeable and may be affecting daily life. Worth discussing with a doctor or therapist.
Moderately Severe (15–19, PHQ-9 only)
Significant symptoms. Professional support is recommended soon.
Severe (20–27 PHQ-9 · 15–21 GAD-7)
Substantial symptoms. Reaching out to a mental health professional is strongly recommended.
Frequently asked questions
The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is a validated 9-question screening tool for depression, and the GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) is a validated 7-question screening tool for anxiety. Both are widely used by doctors and therapists worldwide as a quick, evidence-based way to gauge symptom severity over the past two weeks.
No. This is a self-report screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a qualified mental health professional can diagnose depression, anxiety, or any other condition, using a full clinical evaluation. This survey can help you understand your symptoms and decide whether it's worth talking to someone.
The PHQ-9 and GAD-7 questionnaires themselves are extensively validated in clinical research and are the same tools many doctors use in-office. Their accuracy depends on answering honestly about the past two weeks. As with any self-report tool, results are a screening signal, not a clinical diagnosis.
Each questionnaire is scored 0 to 3 per question. PHQ-9 totals of 0-4 suggest minimal depression symptoms, 5-9 mild, 10-14 moderate, 15-19 moderately severe, and 20-27 severe. GAD-7 totals of 0-4 suggest minimal anxiety symptoms, 5-9 mild, 10-14 moderate, and 15-21 severe.
Yes, it's private. There's no account, login, or server database. Your answers are scored in your browser, and if you choose to save a result for your own tracking, it's stored privately on your own device only — never sent to us or anyone else.
Reach out for support right away. In the US, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line, or visit findahelpline.com for international helplines. If you're in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
Not a diagnostic tool: This survey provides general screening information only, based on the standard PHQ-9 and GAD-7 questionnaires. It is not a substitute for a professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you're struggling, please reach out to a doctor, therapist, or counselor. If you or someone else is in crisis, contact a crisis line (in the US, call or text 988) or go to your nearest emergency room.