Anxiety test (GAD-7)

The GAD-7 is a seven-question check that doctors and psychologists use to see how much worry and anxiety have been affecting someone. It takes about 2 minutes.

7 questions
About 2 minutes
Free, no sign-up
Answers not saved

Made by Drs Robert Spitzer, Kurt Kroenke, Janet Williams and Bernd Löwe (2006). This is a screening check for adults (18+), not a diagnosis.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following?

1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

2. Not being able to stop or control worrying

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

3. Worrying too much about different things

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

4. Trouble relaxing

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

5. Being so restless that it is hard to sit still

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Your answers are not stored. They are only used to work out your result on this page.

About this test

The GAD-7 is a seven-question check that doctors and psychologists use to see how much worry and anxiety have been affecting someone. It takes about 2 minutes.

GAD-7: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-1097. Developed by Drs Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.

Questions people ask

Is this anxiety test free?

Yes. It is free, takes about 2 minutes and needs no account. Your answers are not saved unless you are signed in and choose to save your result.

Can this test diagnose anxiety?

No. The GAD-7 is a screening check, not a diagnosis. It shows how much worry has affected you over the last two weeks. A psychologist or psychiatrist can tell you more after talking with you.

What do the GAD-7 scores mean?

Scores of 0 to 4 are minimal, 5 to 9 mild, 10 to 14 moderate and 15 to 21 severe. A score of 10 or more is usually a reason to talk to a professional.

Does the GAD-7 check for panic attacks or social anxiety?

It mainly looks at everyday worry and nervousness, but a high score often goes with panic attacks or social anxiety too. A professional can tell these apart.

What helps with anxiety?

Talking therapy such as CBT helps many people. Regular sleep, movement and less caffeine help too. Some people also benefit from medicine, which only a doctor can prescribe.

Is there an anxiety test in Hindi?

This page is in English for now. Many providers on Mindara speak Hindi and other Indian languages, so you can talk about your result in your own language.

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