GAD-7
General Anxiety Disorder-7
Instructions: Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
For each question, select the number that best describes your experience:
0 = Not at all
1 = Several days
2 = More than half the days
3 = Nearly every day
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
Score (0-3)
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
How to Calculate Your Score
Add up the numbers you selected for all 7 questions. Your total score will be between 0 and 21.
What Your Score Means
0–4: Minimal Anxiety. Your symptoms may not be significantly impacting your daily life at this time.
5–9: Mild Anxiety. You may be feeling some tension or worry. Monitoring these symptoms or talking to a counselor can help keep them manageable.
10–14: Moderate Anxiety. Your symptoms are likely noticeable and may be interfering with your daily tasks. Further evaluation by a professional is recommended.
15–21: Severe Anxiety. Your symptoms are intense and persistent. It is highly recommended that you seek support from a mental health professional to develop a treatment plan.
Important: If you are in immediate distress or having thoughts of hurting yourself, please reach out for support. You are not alone, and help is available 24/7.
Call or Text: Dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.
Emergency: Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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Credits & Citations
Source: Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission is required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.
