Physical Symptoms (PHQ-15)

  • Summary from Wikipedia: The Patient Health Questionnaire 15 item (PHQ-15) contains the PHQ's somatic symptom scale.
  • Author: Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke, and colleagues
  • License: "Content found at the PHQ Screeners site is expressly exempted from Pfizer’s general copyright restrictions; content found on the PHQ Screeners site is free for download and use as stated within the PHQ Screeners site."
  • Sources: overview, test, instructions

Questions

During the past 4 weeks, how much have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

1. Stomach pain


2. Back pain


3. Pain in your arms, legs, or joints (knees, hips, etc.)


4. Menstrual cramps or other problems with your periods WOMEN ONLY


5. Headaches


6. Chest pain


7. Dizziness


8. Fainting spells


9. Feeling your heart pound or race


10. Shortness of breath


11. Pain or problems during sexual intercourse


12. Constipation, loose bowels, or diarrhea


13. Nausea, gas, or indigestion


14. Feeling tired or having low energy


15. Trouble sleeping


Results

Please complete the above questions and click the `Score` button to process results.

The possible severities are: none (0+), low (5+), medium (10+), high (15+).
The max possible score is 28/30. Score can be 2 points higher if question 4 is answered and the severity calculation doesn't account for this. A higher score means a greater likelihood.