Depression Screening Calculator vs Depression Index Calculator
Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.
Depression Screening Calculator
Screen for depression symptoms using a simplified PHQ-9 methodology by scoring five core indicators like low mood, sleep issues, and fatigue. Use it as an initial self-check — not a clinical diagnosis.
- Answers
- Depression Severity Score (points)
- Inputs
- Little interest or pleasure in activities, Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless, Trouble falling/staying asleep or sleeping too much, Feeling tired or having little energy, Trouble concentrating on things
Depression Index Calculator
Compute a 0–10 depression-symptom index by combining inverted mood, energy, and direct social-withdrawal ratings. Useful for personal tracking; not a clinical diagnosis.
- Answers
- Depression Index (/10)
- Inputs
- Daily Mood (1-10), Energy Level (1-10), Social Withdrawal (1-10)
At a glance
| Depression Screening Calculator | Depression Index Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mental Health | Psychology |
| Answers | Depression Severity Score | Depression Index |
| Inputs | 5 | 3 |
| Result unit | points | /10 |
When to use each
Screen for depression symptoms using a simplified PHQ-9 methodology by scoring five core indicators like low mood, sleep issues, and fatigue. Use it as an initial self-check — not a clinical diagnosis.
Compute a 0–10 depression-symptom index by combining inverted mood, energy, and direct social-withdrawal ratings. Useful for personal tracking; not a clinical diagnosis.