PRIME-MD PHQ-2
Also written as: PRIME-MD PHQ-2 — Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders Patient Health Questionnaire-2
A two-question depression screening tool used as an initial assessment for mood disorders in adolescent patients.
Full Definition
The PRIME-MD PHQ-2 (Patient Health Questionnaire-2) consists of the first two questions from the PHQ-9 and serves as a brief depression screening instrument in clinical settings. For adolescent patients, it assesses frequency of depressed mood and anhedonia over the past two weeks using a 4-point scale. A positive screen typically prompts administration of the full PHQ-9 or PHQ-A for more comprehensive assessment. This tool is particularly valuable in busy clinical settings where time constraints limit extensive mental health screening but where depression identification remains crucial for adolescent health outcomes.
Usage
Usage note: Always include the hyphen in PHQ-2 and specify PRIME-MD when referencing the full instrument name.
In Context
- "The PRIME-MD PHQ-2 screening was positive, prompting administration of the complete PHQ-A questionnaire." — Mental health screening note
- "Annual wellness visits include routine PRIME-MD PHQ-2 screening for all adolescent patients." — Clinical protocol