GAD-7 Anxiety Screener

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A standard 7-question tool to screen for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and assess its severity.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by:

1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge

2. Not being able to stop or control worrying

3. Worrying too much about different things

4. Trouble relaxing

5. Being so restless that it is hard to sit still

6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

7. Feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen

Screener Results

Answer the 7 questions based on your experience over the last 2 weeks.

About this calculator

Overview

The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a self-reported screening tool for identifying and measuring the severity of generalized anxiety disorder. It is widely used in primary care and mental health settings for its brevity and clinical validity.

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Pro Tips

Select the answer that best describes your average experience over the last 14 days.
Remember that anxiety is a normal human response to stress; the screener helps distinguish when it becomes excessive.
Discuss your score with a doctor if you feel your anxiety is interfering with your work, relationships, or daily life.
Practicing mindfulness, regular exercise, and consistent sleep can help lower anxiety scores over time.

Fun Facts

"A score of 10 or higher is a common clinical 'cut-off' point identifying possible GAD."
"While focused on GAD, the GAD-7 also has good sensitivity for panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and PTSD."
"Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health challenges globally but are highly treatable."
"Physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, and fatigue are often closely linked to high GAD-7 scores."

Formula: Total Score = Sum of all 7 items (0-21)