Attached in bold is a PHQ-9 depression screening tool for your own personal use. This screening tool detects symptoms of depression and appropriate options for treatment.

If you answer, a total score of ten or greater, you likely are experiencing symptoms of depression. Your primary physician, or a mental health counselor, can determine a plan to help you to feel better. A variety of treatment options is available. Some patient’s request counseling before medication, other patients request medication rather than counseling and many patients choose both medication and counseling simultaneously. The treatment route is decided with your involvement. Should you decide to schedule an appointment with a mental health counselor, it is important to note that a referral is not necessary to schedule the appointment except if you have Medicaid coverage.

If you have additional questions about the depression screening tool, how to score it or want to discuss your score and symptoms, please call me at 701-567-6165.

Tara Jorgenson, LPCC, QMHP
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Behavioral Health Program Coordinator