Patient Health Questionnaire and General Anxiety Disorder (PHQ-9 and GAD-7)

Patient Health Questionnaire and General Anxiety Disorder (PHQ-9 and GAD-7)

Understanding your mental health symptoms is the first step toward getting support. The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire) and GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) are validated screening tools used to assess depression and anxiety symptoms.

Used by the providers at Nourish Medical Center, these questionnaires help evaluate the severity of depression and anxiety symptoms, providing valuable information for treatment planning and monitoring progress over time. Completing these assessments helps facilitate meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about mental health support.

You’ll Learn:

• How to complete the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 questionnaires
• What the scores indicate about symptom severity
• How providers use these tools for assessment and monitoring
• When symptoms may benefit from professional support
• Questions to discuss with your provider about results
• How these tools track progress during treatment

These questionnaires are screening tools designed to facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers about mental health. They can be completed before or during appointments and reviewed with your Nourish provider to develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Who This Handout Is For:

• Individuals experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety
• Patients working with providers on mental health treatment
• Those wanting to monitor symptoms over time
• Anyone seeking to understand their mental health status

Download these questionnaires to assess and monitor depression and anxiety symptoms, and discuss results with your Nourish provider during office visits.