

Have worry or low mood been getting to you lately? The PHQ-4 is a four-question screen from the team behind the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 that checks anxiety and depression together over the past two weeks. It takes under a minute and gives you a 0–12 score, separate anxiety and depression screens, and practical next steps.
Scientific background: Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JBW, Löwe B. An ultra-brief screening scale for anxiety and depression: the PHQ-4. Psychosomatics. 2009;50(6):613–621. Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute. Chinese: items 1–2 of the official Hong Kong Traditional Chinese GAD-7 and PHQ-9 (phqscreeners.com), unchanged. Learn more
The PHQ-4 is a self-screening tool. Results are for reference only and do not constitute a medical diagnosis — if you have concerns, please consult a doctor or mental-health professional. In a crisis, call The Samaritans Hong Kong 24-hour hotline at 2896 0000. The PHQ-4 was developed by Kurt Kroenke, Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams and Bernd Löwe; it belongs to the PHQ family of measures, which is in the public domain. Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.
PHQ-4 Quick Mood Test
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For each of the four problems below, choose how often it has bothered you over the past two weeks.
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge
Not being able to stop or control worrying
Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
Complete the assessment to open your report.
Results are for reference only and do not constitute a medical diagnosis — if you have concerns, please consult a doctor or mental-health professional.