GAD-7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Screening Quiz | Mental Health Anxiety Test
Likert-scale screener of core anxiety symptoms and severity.
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a clinically validated, Likert-scale screener that helps identify core anxiety symptoms and measure their severity. Designed for quick self-assessment, this GAD-7 quiz is a trusted mental health screening tool used by clinicians and individuals to gauge anxiety levels, spot patterns in worrying, and decide when to seek professional support.
Taking this GAD-7 anxiety test takes only a few minutes and provides an evidence-based score that corresponds to minimal, mild, moderate, or severe anxiety. Use this mental health quiz regularly to monitor changes in symptoms, support treatment planning, and improve anxiety management. Note: this screening tool is not a diagnosis; it is intended to guide next steps for care and discussion with a healthcare professional.
Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by feeling nervous, anxious, or unable to relax?
Not being able to stop or control worrying
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by not being able to stop or control worrying?
Worrying too much about different things
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by worrying too much about different things?
Trouble relaxing
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by trouble relaxing?
Being so restless that it's hard to sit still
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by restlessness or an inability to sit still?
Becoming easily annoyed or irritable
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by becoming easily annoyed or irritable?
Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by feeling afraid that something awful might happen?
Frequently asked questions
The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) is a seven-item, evidence-based screening questionnaire that measures the severity of generalized anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks. It is widely used in primary care and mental health settings as a quick screening and monitoring tool.
No. The GAD-7 is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. A high score suggests clinically significant anxiety and indicates you should seek a full evaluation from a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Scores range from 0 to 21. Common thresholds are 0–4 minimal anxiety, 5–9 mild, 10–14 moderate, and 15–21 severe. These ranges guide decision-making about self-help, therapy, or more urgent clinical intervention.
Frequency depends on your circumstances. For monitoring treatment response, clinicians commonly repeat the GAD-7 every 2–4 weeks. If you notice a sudden change in symptoms or increased distress, take the test again and consult a clinician.
If your score falls in the moderate or severe range (10 or above), consider contacting a mental health professional or your primary care provider to discuss treatment options. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or others, seek immediate help from emergency services or a crisis line.
The GAD-7 was developed for adults. While it can offer some insight for older adolescents, use age-appropriate screening tools and consult a pediatrician or child mental health specialist for youth assessments.
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