It Has a Name · Chapter 9
How Are You Really Doing?
Two short questionnaires used by doctors worldwide. PHQ-9 screens for depression. GAD-7 screens for anxiety. Together they take about 3 minutes. This isn't a diagnosis — it's a way to see the picture more clearly.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If you're concerned about your mental health, please consult a healthcare professional.
You don't have to figure this out alone.
You answered that you've had thoughts of being better off dead or of hurting yourself. We're glad you were honest.
These thoughts are more common than people think — and they're treatable. You don't have to figure this out alone.
Right now, you can reach out — free and confidential:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US) — call or text 988
- 9-8-8 (Canada) — call or text
- Samaritans (UK) — call 116 123
- Lifeline (Australia) — call 13 11 14
- Need to Talk? (New Zealand) — call 0800 543 354
Your Results
Set a reminder to retake this in 2 weeks — tracking changes over time is more useful than a single score.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are in the public domain (Drs. Spitzer, Williams, Kroenke). If you're concerned about your mental health, please consult a healthcare professional.