Self-check
A private self-check for low mood.
Your answers stay on this device. Nothing is sent or saved.
Nine questions, two minutes. Answer for the last two weeks, not just today.
This uses the PHQ-9, the nine-question screener doctors use. It can help you decide whether to see a doctor. It is not a diagnosis.
If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now, or see Need help now?
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
Thank you for answering honestly. Please talk to someone today.
You said you have had thoughts of being better off dead or of hurting yourself. You do not have to manage this alone. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services now. Otherwise, these services are free and confidential.
United Kingdom
- 999Emergency services, if a life is at risk.
- 111NHS 111. Choose the mental health option for urgent help.
- 116 123Samaritans. Free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Text SHOUT to 85258Shout. Free, confidential, 24/7 text support.
Pakistan
- 1122Rescue 1122 emergency service.
- 0311 7786264Umang. 3pm to 11pm.
India
- 112Emergency services.
- 14416 or 1-800-891-4416Tele-MANAS, the national mental-health helpline. Free, 24/7, in multiple languages.
United Arab Emirates
- 800 725462 (800-SAKINA)Abu Dhabi Department of Health. 24 hours, Arabic and English.
- 800 506 (Itma’en)Dubai. Free, daily 9am to midnight, Arabic and English.
- 999 police, 998 ambulanceIf a life is at risk.
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Bahrain
- 999Emergency services.
Bangladesh
- 999Emergency services.
- 09612 119911Kaan Pete Roi.
Belgium
- 112Emergency services.
- 1813Zelfmoordlijn.
- 0800 32 123Centre de Prévention du Suicide.
Germany
- 112Emergency services.
- 0800 111 0 111TelefonSeelsorge.
Italy
- 112Emergency services.
- 02 2327 2327Telefono Amico.
Japan
- 119Emergency services.
- 0120 279 338Yorisoi Hotline.
Jordan
- 911Emergency services.
Kenya
- 1199Kenya Red Cross.
Kuwait
- 112Emergency services.
Lebanon
- 1564Embrace Lifeline.
Mexico
- 911Emergency services.
- 800 911 2000Línea de la Vida.
Nepal
- 1166Suicide prevention helpline.
Nigeria
- 0800 078 7746Mental health helpline.
Oman
- 9999Emergency services.
South Africa
- 0800 567 567SADAG.
Sri Lanka
- 1926National mental health helpline.
Turkey
- 112Emergency services.
Other countries
- United Kingdom Emergency 999 · Samaritans 116 123
- Pakistan Emergency 1122 · Umang 0311 7786264
- India Emergency 112 · Tele-MANAS 14416 or 1-800-891-4416
- United Arab Emirates Emergency 999 · 800-SAKINA 800 725462 (800-SAKINA)
- Saudi Arabia Emergency 997 · Ministry of Health psychological consultation line 920033360
- Qatar Emergency 999 · National Mental Health Helpline 16000, then option 4
- Australia Emergency 000 · Lifeline 13 11 14
- Bahrain Emergency 999
- Bangladesh Emergency 999 · Kaan Pete Roi 09612 119911
- Belgium Emergency 112 · Zelfmoordlijn 1813
- Brazil Emergency 192 · CVV 188
- Canada Emergency 911 · 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline 988
- China Emergency 120 · Psychological assistance hotline 12356
- Egypt Emergency 123 · Mental health hotline 16328
- France Emergency 112 · Numéro national de prévention du suicide 3114
- Germany Emergency 112 · TelefonSeelsorge 0800 111 0 111
- Hong Kong Emergency 999 · Mental health support hotline 18111
- Indonesia Emergency 112 · Mental health line 119, ext. 8
- Ireland Emergency 112 · Samaritans 116 123
- Italy Emergency 112 · Telefono Amico 02 2327 2327
- Japan Emergency 119 · Yorisoi Hotline 0120 279 338
- Jordan Emergency 911
- Kenya Kenya Red Cross 1199
- Kuwait Emergency 112
- Lebanon Embrace Lifeline 1564
- Luxembourg Emergency 112 · SOS Détresse 45 45 45
- Malaysia Emergency 999 · Talian HEAL 15555
- Mexico Emergency 911 · Línea de la Vida 800 911 2000
- Nepal Suicide prevention helpline 1166
- Netherlands Emergency 112 · 113 Zelfmoordpreventie 113
- New Zealand Emergency 111 · Need to talk? 1737
- Nigeria Mental health helpline 0800 078 7746
- Oman Emergency 9999
- Philippines Emergency 911 · NCMH Crisis Hotline 1553
- Poland Emergency 112 · Telefon Zaufania 116 123
- Singapore Emergency 995 · Samaritans of Singapore 1767
- South Africa SADAG 0800 567 567
- South Korea Emergency 119 · Suicide prevention helpline 109
- Spain Emergency 112 · Línea 024 024
- Sri Lanka National mental health helpline 1926
- Sweden Emergency 112 · Självmordslinjen 90101
- Switzerland Emergency 112 · Die Dargebotene Hand / La Main Tendue 143
- Turkey Emergency 112
- United States Emergency 911 · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
Your result
0 out of 27
This is not a diagnosis. It is a way to notice how you have been feeling over the last two weeks. Only a qualified professional can assess what it means for you.
Work, or something more?
Burnout is tied to work and usually eases when you’re away from it. Depression tends to come with you: into weekends, holidays and the rest of your life. If a week off didn’t help, or the flatness has spread beyond work, that’s a reason to see a doctor, not just take a break. The two often overlap.
PHQ-9 developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce.
Questions
Is the self-check a diagnosis?
No. It uses the PHQ-9, the screener doctors use, to help you notice how you have been feeling over the last two weeks. Only a qualified professional can diagnose depression.
Are my answers stored or sent anywhere?
No. Everything is worked out on your own device. Nothing is sent, saved or tracked, and closing the page forgets your answers.
What should I do with my result?
If your result suggests moderate symptoms or more, or you are worried, talk to your GP or doctor. You can print a summary to take with you.
Need help now?
If you are in immediate danger
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services now.
Take the self-checkNine private questions about your mood. Your answers stay on your device.
United Kingdom and Europe
United Kingdom
- 999Emergency services, if a life is at risk.
- 111NHS 111. Choose the mental health option for urgent help.
- 116 123Samaritans. Free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Text SHOUT to 85258Shout. Free, confidential, 24/7 text support.
Ireland
France
Germany
- 112Emergency services.
- 0800 111 0 111TelefonSeelsorge.
Italy
- 112Emergency services.
- 02 2327 2327Telefono Amico.
Spain
Netherlands
Belgium
- 112Emergency services.
- 1813Zelfmoordlijn.
- 0800 32 123Centre de Prévention du Suicide.
Switzerland
Luxembourg
Sweden
Poland
Middle East and North Africa
Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Turkey: no dedicated national line confirmed; emergency number shown.
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
- 800 725462 (800-SAKINA)Abu Dhabi Department of Health. 24 hours, Arabic and English.
- 800 506 (Itma’en)Dubai. Free, daily 9am to midnight, Arabic and English.
- 999 police, 998 ambulanceIf a life is at risk.
Qatar
Bahrain
- 999Emergency services.
Oman
- 9999Emergency services.
Kuwait
- 112Emergency services.
Jordan
- 911Emergency services.
Turkey
- 112Emergency services.
Lebanon
- 1564Embrace Lifeline.
Egypt
South Asia
Pakistan
- 1122Rescue 1122 emergency service.
- 0311 7786264Umang. 3pm to 11pm.
India
- 112Emergency services.
- 14416 or 1-800-891-4416Tele-MANAS, the national mental-health helpline. Free, 24/7, in multiple languages.
Bangladesh
- 999Emergency services.
- 09612 119911Kaan Pete Roi.
Sri Lanka
- 1926National mental health helpline.
Nepal
- 1166Suicide prevention helpline.
Africa
The Americas
Asia Pacific
Japan
- 119Emergency services.
- 0120 279 338Yorisoi Hotline.
South Korea
China
Hong Kong
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
Australia
New Zealand
Minds at Peace is an awareness, advocacy and support-access organisation. It is not an emergency service and does not replace qualified medical or mental-health professionals.
For non-emergency concerns, consider speaking with a qualified mental-health professional. We add numbers only after checking them with the service, and our list grows as our resource directory develops.
UK numbers checked with Samaritans, the NHS and Shout. Rescue 1122 checked with the Punjab Emergency Service. Tele-MANAS checked against Government of India sources. UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar numbers checked against the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, Dubai Health, the Saudi Ministry of Health and Hamad Medical Corporation. All other numbers verified against official and helpline sources. October 2026.