GAD-7 Anxiety Self-Screen
Validated 7-question generalized anxiety screen
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by:
GAD-7 — Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale. Public domain. NOT a diagnostic tool.
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
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GAD-7 Anxiety Self-Screening
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale. Validated screening tool used by GPs and mental-health professionals. Public domain. Free + confidential self-test.
How to use this tool
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Answer 7 questions
Over the last 2 weeks.
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Get severity
0-21 score.
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Resources
Help if score elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GAD-7 reliable?
Yes — validated for generalized anxiety disorder. Sensitivity ~89%, specificity ~82%. Used in primary care worldwide. Public domain.
Difference from panic disorder / social anxiety?
GAD-7 measures generalized anxiety. For panic, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD: separate validated tools (PDSS, SPIN, Y-BOCS, PCL-5). Talk to a clinician for differential diagnosis.
Caffeine before test?
Doesn't affect 2-week recall. But if you've had high caffeine intake throughout the period, that may inflate symptoms. Note this in clinical conversation.
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