Families, Systems, & Health (May 28, 2018): No Pagination Specified. Introduction: The Patient Health Questionnaire–2 (PHQ-2) depression screener has been praised for its brevity and ability to identify depressed primary care patients. Additionally, it is often used as the first of a two-step screening process for suicide risk. Despite its decent performance as a depression screener, the PHQ-2 cannot be assumed to be an adequate screener for suicide risk. In the present study, we examine the utility of the PHQ-2 for identifying suicidal patients.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.