Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents (PHQ-A)

The PHQ-A is a self-report tool used to measure the severity of depressive symptoms in adolescents. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of depression in younger populations.

Overview

The PHQ-A is used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms in adolescents.

TARGET POPULATION

Adolescents

NUMBER OF ITEMS

9

TIME TO COMPLETE

5-10

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of depressive symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.89)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PHQ-A scores with clinical assessments of depression.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor depression in adolescents.

Research and References
Johnson, J. G., Harris, E. S., Spitzer, R. L., & Williams, J. B. W. (2002). The Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents: Validation of an instrument for the assessment of mental disorders among adolescent primary care patients. Journal of Adolescent Health, 30(3), 196-204.

Related Assessments

PHQ-9,

CDI

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Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents (PHQ-A) FAQS

What is the PHQ-A used for?

The PHQ-A is used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms in adolescents.

How is the PHQ-A scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the PHQ-A?

It is typically self-administered by adolescents.

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