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Anxiety test
Make sense of what you are experiencing.
The GAD-7 screens the frequency of seven anxiety symptoms over the last two weeks.
7 questions · About 2 minutes · No email required
Quick Summary
- The GAD-7 has seven questions about the last two weeks. Scores range from 0 to 21. A score of 10 or more is a reason to seek a fuller professional assessment.
- Scores describe recent symptoms. They cannot confirm a diagnosis or determine the right care setting. [1]
- Seek support if these experiences concern you or affect daily life, regardless of your answers.
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Start the self-check
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
For adults aged 18+. Choose one response to each question. You can review or clear your answers.
GAD-7
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Your GAD-7 result
/ 21
Scores describe recent symptoms. They cannot confirm a diagnosis or determine the right care setting.
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No account or email is needed. Answers are processed in this browser and are not submitted or stored by this assessment. A later inquiry is separate.
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Understanding your reflection
Each response scores 0 to 3. Add the seven values for a total out of 21. These ranges describe symptoms on the questionnaire, not a diagnosis.
Seek support if these experiences concern you or affect daily life, regardless of your answers.
| Score | Symptom range |
|---|---|
| 0–4 | Minimal anxiety symptomsSeek support if symptoms concern you, even with this score. |
| 5–9 | Mild anxiety symptomsConsider support if symptoms persist or affect daily life. |
| 10–14 | Moderate anxiety symptomsArrange a fuller professional assessment. |
| 15–21 | Severe anxiety symptomsArrange a professional assessment soon, especially if daily life is affected. |
What this self-check cannot establish
Scores describe recent symptoms. They cannot confirm a diagnosis or determine the right care setting.
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Tracker
Observations worth sharing.
Collect brief notes about mood, sleep and triggers to discuss at a future appointment.
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Finding suitable support
A GP or qualified health professional can assess your experiences, their history and impact, and possible physical or medication-related explanations. If you are exploring private care, THE BALANCE can explain its assessment process and suitability. A checklist cannot decide whether you need outpatient or residential care.
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No account or email is needed. Answers are processed in this browser and are not submitted or stored by this assessment. A later inquiry is separate.
Questions about this assessment
Can this assessment diagnose me?
No. The GAD-7 is a screening tool. It cannot confirm or rule out an anxiety disorder, explain every symptom or determine treatment. A professional assessment considers the wider picture.
Is it free, and who sees my answers?
It is free and requires no email. Your answers stay in this browser and are not sent to admissions. You choose whether to make a separate inquiry and what to share.
Does this mean I need residential treatment?
No. The appropriate care setting depends on a full assessment, physical health, daily functioning and existing support. Your questionnaire answers alone cannot decide this.
Evidence and sources
GAD-7: Spitzer, Williams, Kroenke and colleagues. The original form permits reproduction and translation. Clinical sign-off and review of translated wording are pending.
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