Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8)

The PHQ-8 is a self-report tool used to measure the severity of depressive symptoms. It is similar to the PHQ-9 but excludes the ninth item on suicidal ideation.

Overview

The PHQ-8 is used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

8

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-8 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. (2009). The Patient Health Questionnaire-8: validity of a brief measure for monitoring depression in the general population. Journal of Affective Disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Related Assessments

PHQ-9,

BDI

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Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) FAQS

What is the PHQ-8 used for?

The PHQ-8 is used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms.

How is the PHQ-8 scored?

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

Who uses the PHQ-8?

It is typically self-administered by adults.

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