Weekly Depression Assessment & Mood Journal
Weekly Depression & Mood Journal
Part 1: PHQ-9 Self-Assessment (Weekly)
Rate each item for the past 7 days:
0 = Not at all | 1 = Several days | 2 = More than half the days | 3 = Nearly every day
ItemScore (0–3)1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things 2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless 3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much 4. Feeling tired or having little energy 5. Poor appetite or overeating6. Feeling bad about yourself or that you are a failure7. Trouble concentrating on tasks8. Moving or speaking slowly or being fidgety/restless9. Thoughts of self-harm or death
PHQ-9 Total Score: ___ / 27
Interpretation:
0–4: Minimal depression
5–9: Mild depression
10–14: Moderate depression
15–19: Moderately severe depression
20–27: Severe depression
⚠️ If item 9 > 0, seek professional help immediately.
Part 2: Daily Mood & Lifestyle Tracker
DayMood (1–10)Energy (1–10) Sleep (hrs) Physical Activity (min) Social Interaction (1–10) Notes / Triggers Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Part 3: Weekly Reflection
Patterns in mood or energy I noticed this week:
Activities or people that helped my mood:
Strategies that worked best for coping:
Warning signs or concerns to discuss with a professional:
💡 Tip: Keep this journal for several weeks to track trends. You can even color-code your mood scores for a quick visual snapshot.
