Anxiety

GAD-7 Anxiety Screening

The GAD-7 is a short, well-validated questionnaire that helps gauge anxiety over the past two weeks. It takes about two minutes.

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a clinical assessment and cannot diagnose any condition. If you have concerns about your mental health, please consult a qualified professional.

GAD-7 Anxiety Scale

A validated 7-question anxiety screening tool

About This Tool

The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) is one of the most widely used anxiety screening tools in primary care and mental health settings. It takes about 2 minutes to complete.

For each question, choose how often you have been bothered by that problem over the last 2 weeks.

0Not at all
1Several days
2More than half the days
3Nearly every day
ADHD and Anxiety: Anxiety is the most common condition co-occurring with ADHD — affecting up to 50% of people with ADHD. If you or your child has ADHD, this screening may help clarify whether anxiety is also part of the picture.

7 questions · about 2 minutes · no sign-in required · no data stored

Question 1 of 7

Your GAD-7 Results

0 — Minimal 5 — Mild 10 — Moderate 15 — Severe 21
Important: The GAD-7 is a screening tool, not a clinical diagnosis. A score in the moderate or severe range means it is worth speaking with a qualified mental health professional — not that something is permanently wrong. Many people with high scores find effective relief with the right support.

Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B (2006). A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder. Arch Intern Med. 166:1092–1097. Public domain.