PHQ-4: Ultra-Brief Anxiety & Depression Screen
Last updated: March 16, 2026
Quick answer
- What is this?
- The PHQ-4, an ultra-brief 4-question screening that simultaneously checks for both anxiety and depression.
- Who is it for?
- Anyone who wants the quickest possible validated check for both anxiety and depression symptoms.
- Bottom line
- A subscale score of 3 or higher is a screening threshold for follow-up questions, not evidence of a disorder. This tool is informational and not a diagnosis or substitute for professional care.
Published by MindCheck Tools
Published: Last reviewed:
Reviewed by Jason Ramirez, CADC-II with 11 years of clinical experience in substance use counseling.
Review covers source alignment, scoring, limitations, and safety language within the reviewer's stated credential scope; it is not diagnosis or individual care.
Last reviewed: March 20, 2026
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