SASPast 1 weekAbout 3 minutes 👥 No usage yetSource: Zung WWK (1971)

Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale

The SAS is a widely used self-report anxiety scale. It contains 20 items; the raw total score is multiplied by 1.25 and rounded to obtain the standard score.

What this scale measuresCreated by Zung as the anxiety counterpart of the SDS, the SAS is a classic self-report anxiety scale. Its 20 items cover nervousness, worry, somatic symptoms and sleep disturbance; a standard score of 50 or more indicates some level of anxiety and is commonly paired with insomnia scales for comorbidity screening.
How to read your score
  • Normal25 – 49

    Anxiety symptoms are absent or mild, and your mental state is generally good.

  • Mild anxiety50 – 59

    Mild anxiety symptoms are present.

  • Moderate anxiety60 – 69

    Anxiety symptoms are noticeable; consider seeking a professional evaluation.

  • Severe anxiety70 – 100

    Anxiety symptoms are severe; 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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