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Calculated Shard: 10 (from laksa187)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa010.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1725\/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9","crawl_time":1775751938,"first_indexed_time":1658790556,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,mdcalc!www,\/calc\/1725\/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9 s443","src_root_hash":"5688043387075131210","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)","meta_descriptions":["The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) objectifies and assesses degree of depression severity via questionnaire."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"ADVICE\nFinal diagnosis should be made with clinical interview and mental status examination including assessment of patient’s level of distress and functional impairment.\nMANAGEMENT\nPHQ-9 Management Summary\nScore\nDepression severity\nComments\n0-4\nMinimal or none\nMonitor; may not require treatment\n5-9\nMild\nUse clinical judgment (symptom duration, functional impairment) to determine necessity of treatment\n10-14\nModerate\n15-19\nModerately severe\nWarrants active treatment with psychotherapy, medications, or combination\n20-27\nSevere\nCRITICAL ACTIONS\nPerform suicide risk assessment in patients who respond positively to item 9 “Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.”\nRule out bipolar disorder, normal bereavement, and medical disorders causing depression.","attrs_markdown":"Log in\n\n[Sign up](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/signup)\n\n### Calc Function\nDiagnosis\n\nRule Out\n\nPrognosis\n\nFormula\n\nTreatment\n\nAlgorithm\n\nCondition\n\nSelect...\n\nSpecialty\n\nSelect...\n\nChief Complaint\n\nSelect...\n\nOrgan System\n\nSelect...\n\n# PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)\nObjectifies degree of depression severity.\n\nIMPORTANT\n\nMDCalc provides tools and content intended for use by healthcare professionals, and is not meant for use by patients. While these may be surveys or questions intended for patients, they are meant to be answered in the context of a clinician’s medical care and not on their own to diagnose or treat any disease.\n\n[When to Use](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1725\/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#when-to-use)\n\n[Pearls\/Pitfalls](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1725\/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#pearls-pitfalls)\n\n[Why Use](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1725\/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#why-use)\n\n## 0 points\nScores ≤4 suggest minimal depression which may not require treatment.  \n  \nFunctionally, the patient does not report limitations due to their symptoms.\n\nCopy Results\n\n[Next Steps](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1725\/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#next-steps)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2735%27%20height=%2735%27\/%3e)![Recommended Decision Tools](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nRecommended Decision Tools\n\nBODY TEXT HERE\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2720%27%20height=%2720%27\/%3e)![Microscope Icon](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nDiagnosis\n\n[Major Depression Index](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1844\/major-depression-index-mdi)\n\nMajor Depression Index\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2720%27%20height=%2720%27\/%3e)![Microscope Icon](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nDiagnosis\n\n[QIDS](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1845\/quick-inventory-depressive-symptomatology-qids)\n\nQIDS\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2720%27%20height=%2720%27\/%3e)![Microscope Icon](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nDiagnosis\n\n[DSM-5 Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/10195\/dsm-5-criteria-major-depressive-disorder)\n\nDSM-5 Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder\n\n[Next Steps](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1725\/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#next-steps)\n\n[Evidence](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1725\/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#evidence)\n\n[Creator Insights](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1725\/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#creator-insights)\n\nADVICE\n\nFinal diagnosis should be made with clinical interview and mental status examination including assessment of patient’s level of distress and functional impairment.\n\nMANAGEMENT\n\n**PHQ-9 Management Summary**\n\n| Score | Depression severity | Comments |\n|---|---|---|\n| 0-4 | Minimal or none | Monitor; may not require treatment |\n| 5-9 | Mild | Use clinical judgment (symptom duration, functional impairment) to determine necessity of treatment |\n| 10-14 | Moderate |   |\n| 15-19 | Moderately severe | Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, medications, or combination |\n| 20-27 | Severe |   |\n\nCRITICAL ACTIONS\n\n- Perform suicide risk assessment in patients who respond positively to item 9 “Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.”\n- Rule out bipolar disorder, normal bereavement, and medical disorders causing depression.\n\nContent Contributors\n\n- Ferda Sakman, MD\n\nRelated Calcs\n\n- [Major Depression Index](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1844\/major-depression-index-mdi)\n  Screens for depression based on clinically significant questions.\n- [QIDS](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1845\/quick-inventory-depressive-symptomatology-qids)\n  Rates depression symptoms via self-assessment, also known as QIDS-SR-16.\n- [DSM-5 Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/10195\/dsm-5-criteria-major-depressive-disorder)\n  Diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD).\n\n[Have feedback about this calculator?](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/contact)\n\nFavorite\n\nShare\n\nAbout the Creator\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2764%27%20height=%2764%27\/%3e)![Dr. Kurt Kroenke](https:\/\/cdn-web-img.mdcalc.com\/people\/dr-kurt-kroenke.jpeg) Dr. Kurt Kroenke](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1725\/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#creator-insights)\n\n[Are you Dr. Kurt Kroenke?](mailto:content@mdcalc.com)\n\nAlso from MDCalc...\n\nRelated Calcs\n\n- [Major Depression Index](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1844\/major-depression-index-mdi)\n  Screens for depression based on clinically significant questions.\n- [QIDS](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/1845\/quick-inventory-depressive-symptomatology-qids)\n  Rates depression symptoms via self-assessment, also known as QIDS-SR-16.\n- [DSM-5 Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/calc\/10195\/dsm-5-criteria-major-depressive-disorder)\n  Diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD).\n\nYou might be interested in...\n\nPartner Content\n\n![EB Medicine](https:\/\/cdn-web-img.mdcalc.com\/other\/eb_medicine-icon-only.jpg)\n\n[Calculated Decisions: PHQ-9](https:\/\/www.ebmedicine.net\/topics\/psychiatric-behavioral\/depression-suicidal)\n\nEmergency Medicine Practice\n\nContent Contributors\n\n- Ferda Sakman, MD\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2763%27%20height=%2763%27\/%3e)![mdcalc logo](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/_next\/static\/media\/MDCalcLogo.79fa2d9e.svg)\n\n![mdcalc logo](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/_next\/static\/media\/MDCalcLogo.79fa2d9e.svg)\n## MDCalc is utilized by millions of clinicians to treat hundreds of millions of patients worldwide.\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%27120%27%20height=%2740%27\/%3e)![ios app store badge](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/_next\/static\/media\/iosAppStore.dc4fabbf.svg) ![ios app store 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See our [full disclaimer.](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/disclaimer)\n\nMDCalc ©2005-2026\n\n·\n\nAll Rights Reserved\n\n·\n\n[Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/terms-and-conditions)\n\n·\n\n[Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/privacy-policy)\n\n·\n\n[Cookie Policy](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/cookie-policy)\n\n·\n\n[Cookies Preferences]()\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2712%27%20height=%2712%27\/%3e)![linkedin icon](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/_next\/static\/media\/LinkedIn.3fdf0bc8.svg) ![linkedin icon](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/_next\/static\/media\/LinkedIn.3fdf0bc8.svg)](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/mdcalc)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2712%27%20height=%2712%27\/%3e)![twitter icon](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.3c1f787d.svg) ![twitter icon](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.3c1f787d.svg)](https:\/\/twitter.com\/mdcalc)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2712%27%20height=%2712%27\/%3e)![facebook icon](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Facebook.2d9ad81b.svg) ![facebook icon](https:\/\/www.mdcalc.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Facebook.2d9ad81b.svg)](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mdcalc)","attrs_readable_markdown":"ADVICE\n\nFinal diagnosis should be made with clinical interview and mental status examination including assessment of patient’s level of distress and functional impairment.\n\nMANAGEMENT\n\n**PHQ-9 Management Summary**\n\n| Score | Depression severity | Comments |\n|---|---|---|\n| 0-4 | Minimal or none | Monitor; may not require treatment |\n| 5-9 | Mild | Use clinical judgment (symptom duration, functional impairment) to determine necessity of treatment |\n| 10-14 | Moderate |   |\n| 15-19 | Moderately severe | Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, medications, or combination |\n| 20-27 | Severe |   |\n\nCRITICAL ACTIONS\n\n- Perform suicide risk assessment in patients who respond positively to item 9 “Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.”\n- Rule out bipolar disorder, normal bereavement, and medical disorders causing depression.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	ADVICE Final diagnosis should be made with clinical interview and mental status examination including assessment of patient’s level of distress and functional impairment. MANAGEMENT PHQ-9 Management Summary Score Depression severity Comments 0-4 Minimal or none Monitor; may not require treatment 5-9 Mild Use clinical judgment (symptom duration, functional impairment) to determine necessity of treatment 10-14 Moderate 15-19 Moderately severe Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, medications, or combination 20-27 Severe CRITICAL ACTIONS Perform suicide risk assessment in patients who respond positively to item 9 “Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.” Rule out bipolar disorder, normal bereavement, and medical disorders causing depression.
Markdown	Log in [Sign up](https://www.mdcalc.com/signup) ### Calc Function Diagnosis Rule Out Prognosis Formula Treatment Algorithm Condition Select... Specialty Select... Chief Complaint Select... Organ System Select... # PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) Objectifies degree of depression severity. IMPORTANT MDCalc provides tools and content intended for use by healthcare professionals, and is not meant for use by patients. While these may be surveys or questions intended for patients, they are meant to be answered in the context of a clinician’s medical care and not on their own to diagnose or treat any disease. [When to Use](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#when-to-use) [Pearls/Pitfalls](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#pearls-pitfalls) [Why Use](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#why-use) ## 0 points Scores ≤4 suggest minimal depression which may not require treatment. Functionally, the patient does not report limitations due to their symptoms. Copy Results [Next Steps](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#next-steps) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2735%27%20height=%2735%27/%3e)![Recommended Decision Tools](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Recommended Decision Tools BODY TEXT HERE ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2720%27%20height=%2720%27/%3e)![Microscope Icon](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Diagnosis [Major Depression Index](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1844/major-depression-index-mdi) Major Depression Index ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2720%27%20height=%2720%27/%3e)![Microscope Icon](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Diagnosis [QIDS](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1845/quick-inventory-depressive-symptomatology-qids) QIDS ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2720%27%20height=%2720%27/%3e)![Microscope Icon](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Diagnosis [DSM-5 Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10195/dsm-5-criteria-major-depressive-disorder) DSM-5 Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder [Next Steps](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#next-steps) [Evidence](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#evidence) [Creator Insights](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#creator-insights) ADVICE Final diagnosis should be made with clinical interview and mental status examination including assessment of patient’s level of distress and functional impairment. MANAGEMENT PHQ-9 Management Summary \| Score \| Depression severity \| Comments \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| 0-4 \| Minimal or none \| Monitor; may not require treatment \| \| 5-9 \| Mild \| Use clinical judgment (symptom duration, functional impairment) to determine necessity of treatment \| \| 10-14 \| Moderate \| \| \| 15-19 \| Moderately severe \| Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, medications, or combination \| \| 20-27 \| Severe \| \| CRITICAL ACTIONS - Perform suicide risk assessment in patients who respond positively to item 9 “Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.” - Rule out bipolar disorder, normal bereavement, and medical disorders causing depression. Content Contributors - Ferda Sakman, MD Related Calcs - [Major Depression Index](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1844/major-depression-index-mdi) Screens for depression based on clinically significant questions. - [QIDS](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1845/quick-inventory-depressive-symptomatology-qids) Rates depression symptoms via self-assessment, also known as QIDS-SR-16. - [DSM-5 Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10195/dsm-5-criteria-major-depressive-disorder) Diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD). [Have feedback about this calculator?](https://www.mdcalc.com/contact) Favorite Share About the Creator [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%2764%27%20height=%2764%27/%3e)![Dr. Kurt Kroenke](https://cdn-web-img.mdcalc.com/people/dr-kurt-kroenke.jpeg) Dr. Kurt Kroenke](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9#creator-insights) [Are you Dr. Kurt Kroenke?](mailto:content@mdcalc.com) Also from MDCalc... Related Calcs - [Major Depression Index](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1844/major-depression-index-mdi) Screens for depression based on clinically significant questions. - [QIDS](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1845/quick-inventory-depressive-symptomatology-qids) Rates depression symptoms via self-assessment, also known as QIDS-SR-16. - [DSM-5 Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder](https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10195/dsm-5-criteria-major-depressive-disorder) Diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD). You might be interested in... 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Readable Markdown	ADVICE Final diagnosis should be made with clinical interview and mental status examination including assessment of patient’s level of distress and functional impairment. MANAGEMENT PHQ-9 Management Summary \| Score \| Depression severity \| Comments \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| 0-4 \| Minimal or none \| Monitor; may not require treatment \| \| 5-9 \| Mild \| Use clinical judgment (symptom duration, functional impairment) to determine necessity of treatment \| \| 10-14 \| Moderate \| \| \| 15-19 \| Moderately severe \| Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, medications, or combination \| \| 20-27 \| Severe \| \| CRITICAL ACTIONS - Perform suicide risk assessment in patients who respond positively to item 9 “Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.” - Rule out bipolar disorder, normal bereavement, and medical disorders causing depression.
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