Free, Clinically-Validated Mental Health Screening
Take a confidential depression or anxiety screening in under 3 minutes. Your answers stay in your browser and are not sent to our servers. If you choose to enter an email to see detailed results, only that email is sent.
Depression Test
The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire) is used by healthcare providers worldwide to screen for depression. Answer 9 questions about how you have felt over the last 2 weeks.
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The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale) is a clinically-validated tool for screening generalized anxiety disorder. Answer 7 questions about your worry and anxiety.
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Take the Test
Answer simple questions about how you have been feeling over the last 2 weeks. One question at a time, at your own pace.
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Receive your score instantly with a clear explanation of what it means, based on validated clinical scoring guidelines.
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Access mental health resources tailored to your results, including state-specific crisis lines, therapist finders, and treatment information.
Trusted Clinical Instruments
The PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are validated screening tools developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, and Kurt Kroenke, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. They are in the public domain and used by primary care providers and mental health professionals worldwide.
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Important: These are screening tools, not diagnostic instruments. A high score does not mean you have a clinical diagnosis. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for proper evaluation and treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) - free, confidential, 24/7.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a qualified health professional can diagnose depression or anxiety. DepressionTests.org is an independent educational site, not affiliated with any government agency, and does not give medical advice.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, US) or your local emergency number. Outside the US, contact your local emergency services.
The PHQ-9 and GAD-7 were developed by Drs. Kurt Kroenke, Robert L. Spitzer and Janet B.W. Williams.