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Table 1 Pre-therapy PHQ-9 scores and severity bands

From: The comparative effectiveness and efficiency of cognitive behaviour therapy and generic counselling in the treatment of depression: evidence from the 2nd UK National Audit of psychological therapies

PHQ-9 score and severity band

CBT % (N)

Counselling % (N)

0–9: Minimal/Mild

20.5 (5670)

19.8 (2265)

10–14: Moderate

21.7 (5994)

22.1 (2529)

15–19: Moderate-to-severe

27.0 (7467)

28.9 (3311)

20–27: Severe

30.9 (8550)

29.2 (3335)