Assessments / Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
Anxiety ⏱ 3 min 📋 7 questions

Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)

7-item anxiety screening (Spitzer et al., 2006)

Been feeling anxious or worried over the past two weeks? GAD-7 is the most widely used anxiety screening tool worldwide. Just 7 questions, takes 2 minutes. Excellent reliability (α = 0.92), used by clinicians and researchers globally.

What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about multiple events or activities. Unlike everyday anxiety, GAD-related worry is more persistent, more intense, and harder to control through distraction.

About the GAD-7

The GAD-7 (Spitzer et al., 2006, Archives of Internal Medicine) is the most widely used anxiety screening tool globally. Developed from DSM-IV GAD diagnostic criteria, its 7 items can be completed in 2-3 minutes. It has been extensively validated in primary care and clinical research settings.

Psychometric Properties:

  • Internal consistency: α = 0.92
  • Test-retest reliability: ICC = 0.83
  • At cutoff ≥10: sensitivity 89%, specificity 82% (for GAD)
  • At cutoff ≥8: sensitivity 77%, specificity 82% (for any anxiety disorder)

Scoring

Each item rates symptom frequency over the past two weeks:

  • 0 = Not at all
  • 1 = Several days
  • 2 = More than half the days
  • 3 = Nearly every day
Total score ranges from 0-21. Higher scores indicate more severe anxiety symptoms.

Important Note

This is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. Positive screens should be confirmed through clinical interview. If you have a high score or concerns about your mental health, please consult a qualified mental health professional.

Scoring Guide

Total score 0-21. 0-4=Minimal anxiety, 5-9=Mild anxiety, 10-14=Moderate anxiety, 15-21=Severe anxiety. Note: This is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument.

Result Interpretation

After completing the 7 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:

  • Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
  • Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
  • Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available

All results are displayed instantly on screen. No account, email, or login required.

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