Depression Screening Question
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Tip:
- You ask over the last 2 weeks
- If chronic, you could ask Anchoring episode (worst, most recent, best recalled, first, longest) – “during that period, did you have … “ → Other symptoms of MDD (5/9, 2 wk)
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PHQ-2
https://www.hiv.uw.edu/page/mental-health-screening/phq-2
- Have you ever had 2 weeks or more when you felt sad or low energy – for most of the day, nearly every day? Depression Symptom
- Have you ever had 2 weeks or more when you lost interest in things – for most of the day, nearly every day? Anhedonia
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Score |
| Not at all |
0 |
| Several days |
1 |
| More than half the days |
2 |
| Nearly every day |
3 |
Reporting
PHQ-2 Depression Screening: Depressed mood (0/3); Anhedonia (0/3). Negative screen.
| Total Score |
Interpretation |
Action |
| 0–2 |
Negative screen |
No further evaluation needed |
| ≥3 |
Positive screen |
Recommend PHQ-9 for further assessment |
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If any of those answers were yes: PHQ-9 (<5)