Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2)

The PHQ-2 is a brief self-report tool used to screen for depression. It consists of the first two items of the PHQ-9 and helps in identifying individuals who may need further evaluation.

Overview

The PHQ-2 is used to screen for depression.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

TIME TO COMPLETE

1-2

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 = 0.83)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PHQ-2 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.

Research and References
Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R. L., & Williams, J. B. W. (2003). The Patient Health Questionnaire-2: validity of a two-item depression screener. Medical Care, 41(11), 1284-1292.

Related Assessments

PHQ-9,

GAD-7

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Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) FAQS

What is the PHQ-2 used for?

The PHQ-2 is used to screen for depression.

How is the PHQ-2 scored?

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

Who uses the PHQ-2?

It is typically self-administered by adults.

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