GAD-7 anxiety test
Seven questions about the last two weeks: the same questionnaire doctors and psychologists use worldwide. Your result appears instantly, with what it means and what to do next.
- 7 questions
- 2 minutes
- No sign-up
- Answers aren't stored
What this test is
The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) was created in 2006 by physicians Robert Spitzer, Janet Williams, and Kurt Kroenke. It's one of the most widely used short anxiety questionnaires in the world, used by primary care doctors, psychiatrists, and researchers. This is the official text from the authors' site (phqscreeners.com), where reproduction, translation, and display are permitted.
How the score works
Each answer scores 0 (“not at all”) to 3 (“nearly every day”), for a total of 0 to 21:
- 0–4: minimal anxiety;
- 5–9: mild;
- 10–14: moderate;
- 15–21: severe.
From 10 points, the authors recommend talking to a professional. Answers are scored right in your browser and aren't sent anywhere.
When to see a doctor
- a score of 10 or more, especially if it lasts for weeks;
- anxiety gets in the way of work, sleep, or relationships;
- panic attacks (pounding heart, shortness of breath, fear of dying; if it's the first time, get your heart checked first);
- thoughts that you don't want to live: get help right away, via your local emergency number or findahelpline.com.
Questions
How accurate is the GAD-7?
It's a screening tool: it shows well whether anxiety deserves attention, but it doesn't diagnose. At 10 points and above it catches most cases of generalized anxiety disorder, which is why that's the threshold for seeing a professional.
Are my answers saved?
No. The score is calculated in your browser; answers aren't sent or stored anywhere.
What if my score is high?
See a psychotherapist or psychiatrist: anxiety is very treatable. While you wait for an appointment, you can talk with Lev, who helps calm your body and figure out what triggers the anxiety.
Can I take the test again?
Yes, ideally no more than every two weeks, since the questions cover the last 14 days. That way you can see whether things are changing.
Source: Spitzer R. L., Kroenke K., Williams J. B. W., Löwe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Archives of Internal Medicine, 2006. Text: phqscreeners.com.
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