Depression is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. It often involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed.

Common symptoms of depression include changes in appetite or sleep patterns, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, and thoughts of death or suicide. Depression can be triggered by a variety of factors, including stress, trauma, genetics, or chemical imbalances in the brain. It is more than just a temporary feeling of sadness and can significantly impact one's quality of life.

If you're experiencing symptoms of depression, it's important to seek support. To learn more about your symptoms and how they may be affecting your mental health, consider completing our depression assessment. This can help provide clarity and offer guidance for finding the right support.

Depression

Depression Assessment

The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is a trusted tool used to assess how depression may be affecting your thoughts, feelings, and daily life. It focuses on key symptoms such as persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, low energy, and difficulties with concentration. The questionnaire also helps evaluate how these symptoms may be impacting your ability to function at work, home, or in relationships.

This form provides valuable insights into your emotional well-being and can be a helpful starting point for conversations about mental health.

Please take your time to reflect on your experiences and answer each question as honestly as possible. There are no right or wrong answers — simply choose the option that best describes how often you've experienced each symptom over the past two weeks.

Your responses are treated with care and confidentiality. If you have immediate concerns or are struggling, please seek support from our mental health professional at (512)-798-3712