PHQ-9 Depression Screener Calculator
Screen for depression symptoms that commonly occur with chronic dizziness and tinnitus. This validated screening tool helps identify when professional mental health support may be beneficial for your overall well-being and symptom management.
Depression and Chronic Dizziness/Tinnitus
Research shows a strong bidirectional relationship between vestibular disorders and mental health. Chronic dizziness and tinnitus can lead to depression and anxiety, while mental health conditions can worsen the perception and impact of these symptoms.
Why Depression Occurs:
- • Chronic symptom burden and disability
- • Social isolation and activity limitation
- • Sleep disruption and fatigue
- • Fear and anxiety about symptoms
- • Impact on work and relationships
- • Uncertainty about the future
Impact on Symptoms:
- • Depression can worsen symptom perception
- • Reduced motivation for treatment
- • Decreased activity and deconditioning
- • Poor sleep affecting recovery
- • Increased focus on symptoms
- • Reduced coping strategies
Understanding Your PHQ-9 Score
Minimal depression symptoms. Continue healthy lifestyle habits.
Mild depression. Consider lifestyle changes and monitoring.
Moderate depression. Consider counseling or therapy.
Moderately severe depression. Professional treatment recommended.
Severe depression. Seek immediate professional help.
Treatment Options for Depression
- • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- • Mindfulness-based approaches
- • Interpersonal therapy
- • Support groups
- • Antidepressant medications
- • Treatment of underlying conditions
- • Sleep disorder management
- • Pain management
- • Medication review and adjustment
- • Regular exercise and physical activity
- • Sleep hygiene improvement
- • Stress management techniques
- • Social support and connection
- • Nutrition and diet optimization
- • Coordinated vestibular rehabilitation
- • Multidisciplinary team approach
- • Addressing both physical and mental health
- • Family and caregiver support
- • Peer support programs
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