PHQ-2

The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes. In the first example the result is 2 of 6 PHQ-2.

The calculator does not score PHQ-9 and does not make a diagnosis. The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes.

Input data

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Results

Enter data and click Calculate.

How it works

The calculator uses the numbers you enter. The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes. In the first example the result is 2 of 6 PHQ-2.

The five form fields are Little interest or pleasure in doing thing, Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless, Prior depression diagnosis, Recent loss or trauma, and Social isolation. PHQ-2 means: This is the main result on this page. In the first example it is 2 of 6 PHQ-2. Little interest or pleasure in doing thing means: The first form field. It enters the formula or sits beside the result. The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless means: The second form field. The calculator does not score PHQ-9 and does not make a diagnosis.

The second example gives 5 of 6 PHQ-2. The third example gives 1 of 6 PHQ-2. The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes. In the first example the result is 2 of 6 PHQ-2.

The calculator does not score PHQ-9 and does not make a diagnosis.

Enter 1, 1, 0, 2, 2, then click Calculate. A comma in 12.5 is read the same way as a period. Fields on a 0-10 scale are notes and are not the primary result unless this page formula says so.

Formula

The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes.

What these numbers mean

In the first example the result is 2 of 6 PHQ-2. The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes.

PHQ-2
This is the main result on this page. In the first example it is 2 of 6 PHQ-2.
Little interest or pleasure in doing thing
The first form field. It enters the formula or sits beside the result. The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes.
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
The second form field. The calculator does not score PHQ-9 and does not make a diagnosis.

How to use

  1. Enter Little interest or pleasure in doing thing 1.
  2. Add Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless 1, Prior depression diagnosis 0, Recent loss or trauma 2, Social isolation 2.
  3. Click Calculate. The result is 2 of 6 PHQ-2.
  4. The second example gives 5 of 6 PHQ-2. The third example gives 1 of 6 PHQ-2.
  5. The calculator does not score PHQ-9 and does not make a diagnosis.

Examples

Example 1

  • Little interest or pleasure in doing thing 1
  • Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless 1
  • Prior depression diagnosis 0
  • Recent loss or trauma 2
  • Social isolation 2

2 of 6 PHQ-2

The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes. In the first example the result is 2 of 6 PHQ-2.

Example 2

  • Little interest or pleasure in doing thing 3
  • Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless 2
  • Prior depression diagnosis 1
  • Recent loss or trauma 5
  • Social isolation 6

5 of 6 PHQ-2

The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes. In the second example the result is 5 of 6 PHQ-2.

Example 3

  • Little interest or pleasure in doing thing 0
  • Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless 1
  • Prior depression diagnosis 0
  • Recent loss or trauma 1
  • Social isolation 1

1 of 6 PHQ-2

The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes. In the third example the result is 1 of 6 PHQ-2.

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Common questions

What does 2 of 6 PHQ-2 mean?

In the first example the result is 2 of 6 PHQ-2. The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes.

What is the second example?

With the second set of fields the result is 5 of 6 PHQ-2.

What is the third example?

With the third set of fields the result is 1 of 6 PHQ-2.

How is the result calculated?

The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes.

What does the calculator not do?

The calculator does not score PHQ-9 and does not make a diagnosis.

What do PHQ-2, Little interest or pleasure in doing things (PHQ-2, 0-3), and Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (PHQ-2, 0-3) mean?

This is the main result on this page. In the first example it is 2 of 6 PHQ-2. The first form field. It enters the formula or sits beside the result. The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes. The second form field. The calculator does not score PHQ-9 and does not make a diagnosis.

Does a comma in 12.5 work?

Yes. 12.5 and 12,5 are read the same way.

Are 0-10 fields the primary result?

No. Fields on a 0-10 scale are notes, unless this page formula counts marked items from them. The primary result comes from this page formula.

Is this PHQ-9?

No. The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. The calculator does not score nine PHQ-9 items and does not make a diagnosis.

Why are the items 0-3, not 0-10?

Official PHQ-2 items use 0-3. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation are notes and are not added to the total.

What are the two items?

The first is little interest or pleasure in doing things. The second is feeling down, depressed, or hopeless. Both are for the last two weeks, 0-3.

Does trauma increase PHQ-2?

No. Trauma and isolation sit beside the total. The sum comes only from the two 0-3 items.

What are the example totals?

The first example is 2 of 6 PHQ-2. The second is 5 of 6 PHQ-2. The third is 1 of 6 PHQ-2.

Sources

The result is PHQ-2: two official items scored 0-3, total 0-6. Prior depression, trauma, and isolation sit as notes. The calculator does not score PHQ-9 and does not make a diagnosis.

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