Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a brief 7-question screening scale measuring the frequency of anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks. It is widely used in primary care and clinical settings for rapid screening, and its brevity makes it practical for remote administration.
- Questions
- 7
- Est. time
- ~3 min
- Delivery
- Online · remote
- Scoring
- Automatic
What does the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) measure?
- •Excessive worry and tension
- •Inability to relax, restlessness
- •Irritability and fear that something awful might happen
Who is it for?
Used to rapidly screen for generalized anxiety disorder and to monitor treatment response in adults.
How is the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scored and interpreted?
Each question is scored 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day); the total ranges from 0 to 21. A score of 10 or above is a commonly used cut-off suggesting a possible anxiety disorder warranting further evaluation.
| Score range | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0–4 | Minimal | Anxiety symptoms are low. |
| 5–9 | Mild | Mild symptoms; monitoring advised. |
| 10–14 | Moderate | Possible clinical anxiety; evaluation advised. |
| 15–21 | Severe | High-severity symptoms. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the GAD-7 scoring range?
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The total ranges from 0 to 21. A score of 10 or above is a commonly used threshold for a possible generalized anxiety disorder.
What time frame does the GAD-7 ask about?
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It asks how often the person has experienced symptoms over the past two weeks.
Related scales
- Panic Attack TestA 20-question scale screening for symptoms associated with panic attacks and panic disorder.
- Social Anxiety / Social Phobia ScaleA 48-question scale measuring anxiety and avoidance in social situations.
- Burns Depression Checklist (BDC)A 25-question self-report scale assessing the level of depressive symptoms.
Source: Spitzer, R. L., Kroenke, K., Williams, J. B. W., & Löwe, B. (2006).
This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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