Test Anxiety
This assessment uses the GAD-7, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, one of the most widely validated anxiety screening tools in clinical use. Answer based on how often each has bothered you over the past two weeks.
A quick, honest self check
You will answer 7 questions on how often something has bothered you over the last two weeks, from Not at all to Nearly every day. Go with your first instinct on each one.
GAD-7 Screening Result
About The GAD-7
The GAD-7 was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Kurt Kroenke, Janet B.W. Williams, and Bernd Löwe as a brief, self-administered screening tool for generalized anxiety disorder. It is the standard companion instrument to the PHQ-9 depression scale, and is one of the most extensively validated anxiety screeners used in both primary care and mental health research worldwide.
How scoring works
Each of the 7 questions is scored 0 to 3 based on frequency over the last two weeks, Not at all, Several days, More than half the days, or Nearly every day, for a maximum of 21 points. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity across four established bands, from minimal to severe.
What the GAD-7 does not cover
The GAD-7 screens for generalized anxiety specifically, persistent, excessive worry across many areas of life. It is not designed to detect panic disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias, or PTSD on its own, though it often flags meaningful overlap with those conditions too.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the GAD-7 is a real, validated instrument used across primary care and mental health settings. A doctor pairs it with a clinical interview and history, which this self-scored version cannot replace.
Scores of 0 to 4 suggest minimal anxiety, 5 to 9 mild, 10 to 14 moderate, and 15 to 21 severe. These bands guide clinical decisions about whether and how to treat, but only a clinician can interpret your specific situation.
Yes. The GAD-7 focuses on generalized anxiety symptoms specifically, so other anxiety presentations, like panic attacks or social anxiety, might not fully show up in this score. Persistent concern despite a low score is still worth discussing with a professional.
Bring it to a primary care doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist. Mention that you completed the GAD-7 and share your score and band. They can guide you through a full evaluation from there.
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