Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale
Assess past-week anxiety
Classic anxiety scale by Zung (1971). 20 items.
What Is the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS)?
Feel like you're running on edge all the time, but not sure if it's anxiety or just a rough week? The SAS cuts through the noise with 20 straightforward questions — half about how you feel (nervous, panicked), half about what your body's doing (racing heart, shaky hands, trouble breathing).
Each item uses a simple 1-4 scale. Tally up your score and you'll get a rough sense of where you land, from normal range to severe anxiety. It takes about 5 minutes.
Where It Came From
William Zung put this together in 1971, and it's held up surprisingly well. The questions focus on symptoms that cut across different types of anxiety — which means it catches things a narrower scale might miss. That said, it's a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Think of it as a signal, not a verdict.
Quick Facts
- 20 items, 4-point scale (1 = none or little of the time, 4 = most or all of the time)
- Score range: 20–80 (raw) → adjusted index for interpretation
- Cutoffs: < 45 normal, 45–59 mild-moderate, 60–74 severe, ≥ 75 extremely severe
- Time: ~5 minutes
Disclaimer
This test is for educational and self-assessment purposes only. If you're concerned about your mental health, please talk to a qualified professional.
Scoring Guide
20 items (1-4). 5 reversed. Raw×1.25=Index.Result Interpretation
After completing the 20 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 on screen. No account or login needed.
参考文献
Zung WW. A rating instrument for anxiety disorders. Psychosomatics. 1971;12(6):371-379. DOI