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GAD-7 Assessment | Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screening Tool

🌟 Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)

About this Anxiety Assessment

The GAD-7 is a clinically validated screening tool for generalized anxiety disorder. It’s one of the most commonly used measures to assess anxiety in clinical settings and research.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?

Note: This online assessment is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional diagnosis.

1. 😟 Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

2. 🛑 Not being able to stop or control worrying

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

3. 💭 Worrying too much about different things

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

4. 🧘‍♀️ Trouble relaxing

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

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

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

6. 😠 Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

7. 😨 Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

8. 🚨 If you checked off any problems, how difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people?

0 Not difficult at all

1 Somewhat difficult

2 Very difficult

3 Extremely difficult

Your GAD-7 Assessment Results

Understanding Your Score

0-4 Minimal anxiety
5-9 Mild anxiety
10-14 Moderate anxiety
15-21 Severe anxiety

Next Steps

If your score indicates significant anxiety, consider speaking with a mental health professional. Anxiety is treatable, and help is available through therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, or a combination of approaches.

Note: This assessment is not a diagnosis. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for proper evaluation.

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