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.

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.

Severity Reference

Score Severity
0–4Minimal
5–9Mild
10–14Moderate
15–21Severe

Summary

Answer the 7 standard GAD-7 questions to get your total score, severity level, and a plain-English clinical interpretation.

How it works

  1. Read each of the 7 questions about how often you have experienced that feeling over the past two weeks.
  2. Select the response that best describes your experience for each question.
  3. The calculator tallies your responses and computes a score from 0 to 21.
  4. Your score is mapped to a severity band: minimal, mild, moderate, or severe.
  5. A plain-English interpretation explains what the score range typically indicates.
  6. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu