Anxiety Test (GAD-7)
This is an anxiety test based on the GAD-7, a clinically validated self-assessment questionnaire of 7 questions about the last two weeks. Answer them and get your score from 0 to 21 straight away, with the matching band (minimal, mild, moderate or severe). The calculation happens entirely in your browser: we do not collect, store or send anything, and there is no need to sign up. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis: for a reliable assessment, speak to a professional.
- Free and anonymous
- No data saved or sent
- 7 questions, under 3 minutes
- Scored in your browser
Take the test
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
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What the GAD-7 is and how to read the score
The GAD-7 (Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) measures the severity of generalised anxiety symptoms over the last two weeks. Each question is worth from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day); the total runs from 0 to 21. The standard bands are:
- 0-4 minimal anxiety
- 5-9 mild anxiety
- 10-14 moderate anxiety
- 15-21 severe anxiety
A score of 10 or above is the threshold beyond which clinically significant anxiety is more likely: it is a valid reason to talk it through with a professional, not a diagnosis. The GAD-7 contains no questions about self-harm: it measures anxiety. There is also an eighth question (how difficult the problems have made everyday life) that is not part of the score and serves only as context.
Source of the questionnaire
The items and the response scale are the original English wording of the GAD-7, developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues (Pfizer Inc.). Original reference: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Lowe B, A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7, Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-1097. The GAD-7 is free to use and reproduce, with no permission required.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GAD-7 anxiety test reliable?
The GAD-7 is one of the most widely used and validated anxiety screening tools in clinical practice and research. It is reliable as an initial screen, but it remains a first-orientation tool: it does not replace an assessment by a professional.
Is my data safe?
Yes. The score is worked out entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store or send your answers anywhere: there are no accounts, emails or cookies tied to the test. If you reload the page, your answers disappear.
Does a high score mean I have an anxiety disorder?
No. A high score indicates frequent symptoms over the last two weeks and suggests exploring things further with a professional, but it is not a diagnosis. Only a doctor or psychologist can assess the full picture.
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