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Self-Assessment:
General Depression (PHQ-9)
This is an easy initial screening tool to check for symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Like all screening self-tests, this is an educational tool designed to help you think about and reflect on your mental health and wellbeing. It is not a scientific or medical test, and is not designed to provide a diagnosis of any kind. Your answers will not be recorded.
If you are concerned about any aspect of your mental health, we encourage you to talk with your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional. Members of BC Building Trades and the Construction Labour Relations Association of BC can call BuildStrong at 1.888.521.8611 to learn more about clinical support and treatment options.
Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you
been bothered by any of the following problems?
You have left 1 or more fields blank. Please ensure you have made a selection in all fields.
1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things (Select only one)
2. Feeling down, depressed or hopeless (Select only one)
3. Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much (Select only one)
4. Feeling tired or having little energy (Select only one)
5. Poor appetite or overeating (Select only one)
6. Feeling bad about yourself – or that you’re a failure and have let yourself or your family down (Select only one)
7. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television (Select only one)
8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or, the opposite – being so fidgety or rest‐ less that you have been moving around a lot more than usual (Select only one)
9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way (Select only one)
10. If you checked off any problems, how difficult have those problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people? (Select only one)
Your Score:
0-4 - Minimal Depression
5-9 - Mild Depression
10-14 - Moderate Depression
15-19 - Moderately Severe Depression
20-30 - Severe Depression
Topical Links and Resources
Support Lines, online resources, and tips for talking about MHSU.
Short, simple video walkthroughs of a variety of self-guided MHSU interventions.
Managing Anxiety in the Workplace
Self-guided interventions for managing anxiety in the workplace.
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