PHQ-4 – Anxiety and Depression Screen
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[pullquote]The PHQ-4 is a validated tool to assess for anxiety and depression.[/pullquote]
Formula :
Points are given for each variable.
Explanation of Result :
Anxiety Section :
1. Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge:
2. Not being able to stop worrying:
Score of 3 or more is positive and should be further evaluated by GAD-7 or a mental health referral should be made.
Depression Section :
1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things:
2. Feeling down, depressed or hopeless:
Score of 3 or more is positive and should be further evaluated by PHQ-9 or a mental health referral should be made.
* Please verify all calculations prior to clinical use.