GAD-7 Screening
Anxiety test
This is the GAD-7 — a seven-question screening used in clinics worldwide to measure how anxiety has been affecting you. It takes about two minutes, and your answers never leave this device.
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by:
GAD-7 Your result
Your GAD-7 score
0 / 21
What this means
Sensible next steps
Read what the numbers mean in the GAD-7 scoring guide. Curious how reliable it is? See how accurate the GAD-7 is.
By the numbers Context
How common is anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are the most common category of mental health condition in the United States. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that about 19.1% of adults experience an anxiety disorder in any given year, and roughly 31% will at some point in their lives. As with depression, they are diagnosed more often in women than in men.
The GAD-7 was built specifically to measure generalized anxiety — the excessive, hard-to-control worry that wears on sleep, focus, and the body — but it also performs reasonably as a first pass for panic and social anxiety. It cannot tell you which anxiety disorder you have; it tells you how much anxiety is weighing on you, and whether that is worth raising with a professional.
19.1%
of U.S. adults with an anxiety disorder in the past year
NIMH
31%
lifetime prevalence among U.S. adults
NIMH
≈89%
sensitivity of the GAD-7 at a cutoff of 10
Spitzer, 2006
1.6×
higher past-year rate in women than men
NIMH
Sources: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); Harvard/NCS-R replication; Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams & Löwe, Archives of Internal Medicine, 2006.
Score guide Interpretation
What your GAD-7 score means
| Score | What it suggests |
|---|---|
| 0–4 | Minimal anxiety range |
| 5–9 | Mild anxiety range |
| 10–14 | Moderate anxiety range |
| 15–21 | Severe anxiety range |
For what to do at each level, see the full GAD-7 scoring guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is this anxiety test accurate?
It uses the GAD-7, a well-validated screen. At a cutoff of 10 it identifies about 89% of people with generalized anxiety disorder and correctly clears about 82% of those without it. It is a reliable screening tool, not a diagnosis.
What is a normal GAD-7 score?
Scores of 0 to 4 indicate minimal anxiety. Scores of 5 to 9 suggest mild anxiety that is common and often manageable, but worth watching if it persists.
What GAD-7 score means anxiety?
A score of 10 or higher is the usual threshold for likely generalized anxiety disorder and a reason to seek an evaluation. Scores of 15 or above indicate severe anxiety.
What is the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack?
A panic attack is a defined clinical term for a sudden, intense surge that peaks within minutes, often without a trigger. "Anxiety attack" is an everyday phrase for a build-up of anxiety in response to a stressor. The GAD-7 measures ongoing anxiety rather than either specific episode.
Can an online anxiety test diagnose me?
No. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose an anxiety disorder. The GAD-7 shows whether your anxiety has crossed into the range where a professional conversation is worthwhile.
Is the anxiety test free and private?
Yes — free, no sign-up, and scored entirely in your browser. Your answers never leave your device.