A Clinician’s Guide to Addressing High-Risk PHQ-9 Results

Psychology Today
by Mia Barnes
February 16, 2026
A practical, clinician-focused guide to interpreting high-risk PHQ-9 results, assessing suicide risk, and responding with clarity, compassion, and patient safety at the center.
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Originally published on Psychology Today on 2/16/2026