Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)
A 7-item screen for anxiety severity.
About this test
The GAD-7 is a brief, validated screening tool for generalized anxiety. It reflects how often anxiety symptoms have bothered you over the past two weeks.
What your score means
| Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 0–4 | Minimal anxiety |
| 5–9 | Mild anxiety |
| 10–14 | Moderate anxiety |
| 15–21 | Severe anxiety |
About this questionnaire
The GAD-7 is a freely available screening questionnaire. We present it exactly as published and add a plain-language explanation of your result.
It is for education and self-reflection, not a diagnosis — a score is a snapshot, not a label. If your result worries you, talk to a qualified professional. See how we choose and check our tests and our editorial standards.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the GAD-7 measure?
It measures how often anxiety symptoms have bothered you over the last two weeks, giving a total from 0 to 21.
What score is a concern?
A total of 10 or more is a common cutoff for further evaluation of generalized anxiety.
Is the GAD-7 free to use?
Yes. It is in the public domain and free to use.
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Read more: Could It Be Anxiety? The GAD-7 Anxiety Test, Explained
Source: Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams & Löwe (2006). Public domain (Pfizer).