GAD-7Past 2 weeksAbout 2 minutes 👥 No usage yetSource: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B (2006)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale

The GAD-7 is a widely used screening tool for generalized anxiety disorder. It contains 7 items with a total score of 0–21, assessing symptoms over the past 2 weeks.

What this scale measuresThe GAD-7 measures generalized anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks, including feeling nervous, uncontrollable worry, trouble relaxing, restlessness, irritability and fear. It is the international first-line tool for anxiety screening and is commonly paired with insomnia scales to evaluate the sleep–emotion relationship.
How to read your score
  • No or minimal anxiety0 – 4

    Your anxiety symptoms are absent or minimal.

  • Mild anxiety5 – 9

    You have mild anxiety symptoms. Consider monitoring your mood.

  • Moderate anxiety10 – 14

    Your anxiety symptoms are noticeable. Consider seeking a professional evaluation.

  • Severe anxiety15 – 21

    Your anxiety symptoms are severe and significantly affect daily life. Please seek medical care promptly.

These ranges are for screening reference only and cannot replace a professional diagnosis.

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Important: This result is for self-screening only

All scales on this site are publicly available academic screening tools, not medical devices, and do not constitute a clinical diagnosis. Results are affected by mood, routine, environment, and physical condition.

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