PHQ-2

PHQ-2 - Depression Screen Score 

[select name="Q1" value="not at all (0 points)=0|several days (1 point)=1|more than half the days (2 points)=2|nearly every day (3 points)=3"] <-- #1 Little interest or pleasure in doing things over the last 2 weeks



[select name="Q2" value="not at all (0 points)=0|several days (1 point)=1|more than half the days (2 points)=2|nearly every day (3 points)=3"] <-- #2 Feeling down, depressed or hopeless over the last 2 weeks


--> [calc value="score=(Q1)+(Q2)" memo="score"] out of 6 points. Interpretation --> [calc value="score=(Q1)+(Q2);score>3



Patients who screen positive should be further evaluated with the PHQ-9, other diagnostic instruments, or direct interview to determine whether they meet criteria for a depressive disorder.