Practice tips
Using PHQ-9 and GAD-7 Outcome Measures in Your Practice
Set a measurement cadence, deliver screeners through the portal, and document score trends in progress notes.
Published June 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Set a measurement cadence
Intake, every four sessions, and discharge are common intervals. Assign measures through the portal so clients complete them before the visit.
Use scores in supervision and care
Trend lines beat one-off PDFs
Store results in the patient record so you and supervisors see change over time — not scattered attachments.
Document response in notes
Briefly reference score movement in your note when clinically relevant; payers and QA reviewers increasingly expect measurable outcomes in outpatient mental health.
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