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Components of the PHQ-9
Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
6. Low Self Worth
7. Concentration Issues
8. Psychomotor Changes
9. Suicidal Thoughts
PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation
Each question is scored:
0=Not at all
1= Several Days
2= More than half the days
3= Nearly Every Day
, 2
Total Score: 0-27
PHQ-9 Depression Severity Levels
0-4: Minimal or No depression
5-9: Mild Depression
10-14: Moderate Depression
15-19: Moderately Severe Depression
20-27: Severe Depression
What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)?
A clinician administered tool used to assess the severity of depression symptoms.
What aspects of depression does the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
evaluate?
Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
HAM-D 17 Components
Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
, 3
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale
More focused on somatic symptoms which can over estimate depression in
medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale
Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) which is better for
tracking and treatment response
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
Consists of yes/no questions that assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral
symptoms of depresion in older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms that may
overlap with medical conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS
Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS
1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30
0-30
, 4
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15
0-15
Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
self report tool for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring depression. Based on
the DSM-5 criteria for MDD and evaluates symptom severity over the past two
weeks
Clinica Use of the PHQ-9
Score >= 10: Possible clinical depression, further evaluation needed
Score >=15: Likely MDD, consider therapy and/or medication
Score >=20: Severe Depression, requires urgent intervention
Mood Disorder Questionnaire
NR 547 FINAL EXAM NEWEST VERSION -2025/2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Components of the PHQ-9
Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
6. Low Self Worth
7. Concentration Issues
8. Psychomotor Changes
9. Suicidal Thoughts
PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation
Each question is scored:
0=Not at all
1= Several Days
2= More than half the days
3= Nearly Every Day
, 2
Total Score: 0-27
PHQ-9 Depression Severity Levels
0-4: Minimal or No depression
5-9: Mild Depression
10-14: Moderate Depression
15-19: Moderately Severe Depression
20-27: Severe Depression
What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)?
A clinician administered tool used to assess the severity of depression symptoms.
What aspects of depression does the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
evaluate?
Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
HAM-D 17 Components
Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
, 3
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale
More focused on somatic symptoms which can over estimate depression in
medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale
Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) which is better for
tracking and treatment response
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
Consists of yes/no questions that assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral
symptoms of depresion in older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms that may
overlap with medical conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS
Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS
1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30
0-30
, 4
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15
0-15
Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
self report tool for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring depression. Based on
the DSM-5 criteria for MDD and evaluates symptom severity over the past two
weeks
Clinica Use of the PHQ-9
Score >= 10: Possible clinical depression, further evaluation needed
Score >=15: Likely MDD, consider therapy and/or medication
Score >=20: Severe Depression, requires urgent intervention
Mood Disorder Questionnaire
