Depression screening tool - PHQ-9

• Reach:

  NT

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  Yes

Overview

This project involved modifying the depression screening tool PHQ-9 for use with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The main focus group was Indigenous people diagnosed with heart disease. The project established the value of the tool in an Indigenous setting.

Related publications

Esler DM, Johnston F, Thomas D (2007)

The acceptability of a depression screening tool in an urban, Aboriginal community-controlled health service.

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health; 31(3): 259-263

• Links
• View abstract: The acceptability of a depression screening tool in an urban, Aboriginal community-controlled health service
• View article: The acceptability of a depression screening tool in an urban, Aboriginal community-controlled health service (PDF - 92.0 KB)
• View information: The acceptability of a depression screening tool in an urban, Aboriginal community-controlled health service
• View website: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

Evaluated publications

Esler D, Johnston F, Thomas D, Davis B (2008)

The validity of a depression screening tool modified for use with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health; 32(4): 317-321

• Links
• View abstract: The validity of a depression screening tool modified for use with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• View article: The validity of a depression screening tool modified for use with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. (PDF - 88.0 KB)
• View website: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

Links

• View information: Social and emotional wellbeing and mental health services in Aboriginal Australia