GAD-7 Anxiety Score Calculator
Answer the 7 standard GAD-7 questions to get your total score, severity level, and a plain-English clinical interpretation.
Use the GAD-7 Anxiety Score Calculator
Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
Select one answer per question.
1 Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
2 Not being able to stop or control worrying
3 Worrying too much about different things
4 Trouble relaxing
5 Being so restless that it is hard to sit still
6 Becoming easily annoyed or irritable
7 Feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen
Answer all 7 questions and press
Calculate Score to see your result.
This result is for educational screening only and is not a clinical diagnosis. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice.
Severity Reference
| Score | Severity |
|---|---|
| 0–4 | Minimal |
| 5–9 | Mild |
| 10–14 | Moderate |
| 15–21 | Severe |
Summary
The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) is a validated self-report questionnaire widely used to screen for and measure the severity of generalized anxiety disorder. Each of the 7 items is scored 0–3 (Not at all / Several days / More than half the days / Nearly every day), giving a total of 0–21. This calculator scores your responses instantly and maps the total to one of four severity bands: minimal (0–4), mild (5–9), moderate (10–14), or severe (15–21). For educational and screening reference only — not a clinical diagnosis.
How it works
- Read each of the 7 questions about how often you have experienced that feeling over the past two weeks.
- Select the response that best describes your experience for each question.
- The calculator tallies your responses and computes a score from 0 to 21.
- Your score is mapped to a severity band: minimal, mild, moderate, or severe.
- A plain-English interpretation explains what the score range typically indicates.
- Review the follow-up guidance note and consult a healthcare provider if concerned.
Use cases
- Initial self-screening before speaking with a doctor or therapist.
- Tracking anxiety symptoms over time to observe trends.
- Educational reference to understand the GAD-7 scale structure.
- Mental health awareness and psychoeducation.
- Pre-appointment preparation so patients can share a concrete score.
- Research and classroom demonstrations of standardized screening tools.