Table 4 PHQ-9 and GAD-7 clinical thresholds and ranges
From: Symptom change in depression and anxiety during psychological therapy for autistic adults
Measure | Range | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
PHQ-9 | 0–4 | No or minimal depressive symptoms |
5–9 | Mild depressive symptoms | |
10–14 | Moderate depressive symptoms | |
15–19 | Moderately severe depressive symptoms | |
20–27 | Severe depressive symptoms | |
GAD-7 | 0–4 | No or minimal anxiety symptoms |
5–9 | Mild anxiety symptoms | |
10–14 | Moderate anxiety symptoms | |
15+ | Severe anxiety symptoms |
