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How do you interpret a PHQ-9 score?
How do you interpret a PHQ-9 score?
Maria
Sat Aug 10 2024
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Can you explain to me how to interpret a PHQ-9 score? I understand it's a tool used to assess depression symptoms, but I'm not sure how to read the results. Are there specific thresholds or ranges that indicate different levels of depression severity? Additionally, how do professionals typically use this score to inform their diagnosis and treatment plans? I'm particularly interested in how it factors into the overall assessment process.
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emma_anderson_scientist
Mon Aug 12 2024
Scores below 5 typically signify the absence of a depressive disorder, indicating that the individual is not experiencing depressive symptoms.
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Valentina
Mon Aug 12 2024
Scores ranging from 5 to 9 are often indicative of patients who either do not have depression or are experiencing subthreshold depression, which may manifest as mild or infrequent symptoms.
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ethan_lewis_journalist
Mon Aug 12 2024
As scores increase to the 10 to 14 range, they represent a broader spectrum of patients, encompassing those with mild to moderate depression.
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Dario
Mon Aug 12 2024
Scores of 15 or higher are typically indicative of major depression, a severe form of the disorder characterized by persistent and debilitating symptoms.
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SeoulSerenity
Mon Aug 12 2024
Depressive disorder assessment relies heavily on scoring systems, with distinct ranges indicating varying levels of depression.
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