Teen depression check (PHQ-A)
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
This check uses the Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents (PHQ-A). It has 9 scored questions about how you have been feeling over the last 2 weeks, plus 4 unscored follow-up questions — about the past year, how hard things have been, and serious thoughts. Only the 9 scored questions count toward your score. It is the teen version of the PHQ-9 used in clinics.
Your answers stay on this device — nothing is sent or saved anywhere.
DocSana self-checks are for information only. They are screening tools, not diagnoses: only a licensed clinician can diagnose a mental health condition. Your answers are scored in your browser and are never sent to or stored by DocSana. We count visits to these pages with privacy-friendly analytics that use no cookies and never receive your answers or results. There is no advertising tracking on self-check pages. If you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 if you're in immediate danger.
Common questions
What is the PHQ-A?
The PHQ-A — the Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents — is a teen depression test for ages 11 to 17 with 9 scored questions plus 4 unscored follow-up questions. It is the adolescent version of the PHQ-9, asking about depression symptoms over the past two weeks, plus follow-ups about the past year, how hard things have been, and serious thoughts. People search for it as the PHQ-A test or PHQA teen depression quiz.
Is the PHQ-A a diagnosis?
No. It’s a screening tool — it shows whether signs of depression may be present, not a diagnosis. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose depression.
What should I do with my score?
If your score is low, keep an eye on how you feel. If it’s moderate or higher, talk to a parent, school counselor, or doctor about it. Bringing your result can help start the conversation.
Will anyone see my answers?
No. Your answers are scored right on your device and are never sent or stored anywhere. Not even DocSana sees them.
The PHQ-A (Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents) was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.
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