Anxiety test (GAD-7): Free and anonymous
The seven-item GAD-7 gives a quick look at how severe anxiety symptoms have been over the last two weeks.
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Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
What is the GAD-7 anxiety test?
The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) is a short seven-item screening scale that asks how often you have had anxiety symptoms over the last two weeks. It was developed by Robert L. Spitzer, Kurt Kroenke, Janet B. W. Williams and Bernd Löwe and is free to use. It is one of the most widely used anxiety screening tools in primary care and research, and has been translated into many languages.
The items cover nervousness, uncontrollable worry, worrying too much about different things, trouble relaxing, restlessness, irritability and fear that something awful might happen. The scale was designed for generalized anxiety, but it can also pick up symptoms in panic, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress.
How is the GAD-7 scored?
Each item is scored from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day), so the total ranges from 0 to 21. The commonly used cut-offs are:
- 0–4: minimal anxiety
- 5–9: mild anxiety
- 10–14: moderate anxiety
- 15–21: severe anxiety
How should I read my anxiety test result?
Your score shows how often anxiety symptoms have been present over the last two weeks. It is a screening test and does not make a diagnosis. Only a psychologist, psychiatrist or doctor can identify an anxiety disorder through a detailed assessment. A demanding period, poor sleep, caffeine, some medications or physical conditions such as thyroid problems can cause similar symptoms. A low score does not make your difficulties smaller, and a high score does not prove that you have a disorder.
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What can I do after the test?
- If your score is 10 or higher, consider talking to a mental health professional.
- You can bring your result to the session; the professional will consider it alongside their own assessment.
- You can repeat the test in a few weeks to track changes.
- Steps such as regular sleep, movement and breathing exercises can help, but they do not replace professional care.
If you are in an emergency, call 112. On InnerWell you can filter verified experts who work with anxiety by language and topic and book an online session.
Source: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB, Löwe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-7.