Well-Thought includes optional, clinically-recognised questionnaires to help you track your mood and anxiety levels over time. These are the PHQ-9 for mood and the GAD-7 for anxiety.

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Think of these as a personal emotional "weather report." They are not a diagnosis, but a private and structured way for you to observe your own patterns. By answering these simple questions periodically, you can gain valuable insights into your emotional wellbeing, see the impact of your reflections, and have a clear, objective record to share with a doctor or therapist if you choose to.

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What is the Mood Check-in (PHQ-9)?

The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is one of the most widely used and respected tools for screening for the presence and severity of depressive symptoms. It was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, and Kurt Kroenke.

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How it Works:
The questionnaire asks you to reflect on the past two weeks and rate how often you have been bothered by nine different problems, such as a lack of interest, feeling down, or trouble sleeping.

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What Your Score Means:
The app will calculate your score and provide a compassionate interpretation to help you understand it. It is crucial to remember:

• This is not a diagnosis. A high score does not mean you have clinical depression, and a low score does not mean you don't. It is simply a snapshot of the symptoms you are reporting at a given time.

• It's a starting point for conversation. The primary value of the PHQ-9 is as a tool to help you notice your patterns and to facilitate a more informed discussion with a qualified healthcare professional.

What is the Anxiety Check-in (GAD-7)?

The GAD-7 (Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7) is the anxiety equivalent of the PHQ-9. It is a highly effective and widely used screening tool for measuring the severity of common anxiety symptoms.

How it Works:
Similar to the PHQ-9, this questionnaire asks you to reflect on the past two weeks and rate how often you have been bothered by seven different problems, such as feeling nervous, worrying too much, or being unable to relax.

What Your Score Means:
Your GAD-7 score provides a valuable measure of your current anxiety levels.

• It is a signal, not a verdict. The score helps to quantify feelings that can often seem vague and overwhelming. Seeing the number can help you understand the intensity of what you're experiencing.

• Progress is not always a straight line. You may notice your scores fluctuate over time. This is completely normal. The goal is not to achieve a perfect score of zero, but to become more aware of your own emotional landscape.

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A Note on Privacy and Professional Support

Your check-in results are, like all your data in Well-Thought, stored only on your device. They are for your eyes only.

The "Export Your Data" feature is provided to empower you. Sharing this data with a qualified therapist or doctor can be an incredibly helpful way to start a conversation about your mental health. These tools are most powerful when used to complement, not replace, professional care.