What does my GAD-7 score mean?

Scores of 0–4 indicate minimal anxiety, 5–9 mild anxiety, 10–14 moderate anxiety, and 15–21 severe anxiety. Higher scores indicate more frequent and intense anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks.

Is this tool a clinical diagnosis?

No. The GAD-7 is a validated screening instrument, not a diagnostic test. Only a licensed healthcare professional can diagnose generalized anxiety disorder. Use your score as a starting point for a conversation with your provider.

What should I do if I score 10 or higher?

A score of 10 or above suggests moderate-to-severe anxiety. Contact a healthcare or mental health professional. If you are experiencing a crisis, call or text a crisis helpline immediately.

How often should I retake the GAD-7?

Clinicians often administer the GAD-7 every 2–4 weeks to monitor treatment progress. For personal tracking, a monthly reassessment is reasonable.

Is my data stored anywhere?

No. All scoring happens entirely in your browser. Your answers are never transmitted to any server.

Who developed the GAD-7?

The GAD-7 was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke, and colleagues. It is in the public domain and freely available for clinical and research use.

What is the difference between GAD-2 and GAD-7?

The GAD-2 is a 2-item ultra-brief screening version; a score of 3 or above suggests possible GAD and warrants follow-up with the full GAD-7. The GAD-7 provides a more complete severity assessment across seven core anxiety symptoms.

GAD-7 Anxiety Scale

Name: GAD-7 Anxiety Scale
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Author: Nham Vu

Answer 7 validated questions about the past two weeks and get an instant anxiety severity score (0–21) with clinical next-step guidance.

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

Answer all 7 questions and press Calculate Score to see your result.

Summary

Answer 7 validated questions about the past two weeks and get an instant anxiety severity score (0–21) with clinical next-step guidance.

How it works

Select how often each of the 7 anxiety symptoms has bothered you over the past two weeks.
Scores are assigned: Not at all = 0, Several days = 1, More than half the days = 2, Nearly every day = 3.
Your total score (0–21) updates automatically as you answer each item.
The score maps to a severity category: minimal (0–4), mild (5–9), moderate (10–14), or severe (15–21).
A suggested clinical action and per-item breakdown are shown alongside the result.
Share or print the results panel to bring to a healthcare appointment.

Use cases

Prepare for a primary-care or psychiatry visit by quantifying anxiety symptoms.
Track anxiety severity over time during or after treatment.
Clinicians use it to screen patients and monitor treatment response.
Employee wellness programs offering confidential mental health check-ins.
Research studies requiring a standardized anxiety measure.
Screen for anxiety after a stressful life event or medical diagnosis.
Evaluate whether symptoms have changed since a last assessment.
Use alongside the PHQ-9 for a combined anxiety and depression screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu