Anxiety Test - GAD-7 Assessment
Take this validated anxiety screening based on the GAD-7 questionnaire. Get personalized coping strategies and know when to seek professional support.
About the GAD-7 Anxiety Assessment
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) is the most widely used anxiety screening tool in clinical practice. Developed by leading researchers and validated in extensive studies, it helps identify anxiety symptoms and their severity. This assessment is used by healthcare providers worldwide to guide treatment decisions and monitor progress in anxiety management.
GAD-7 Anxiety Assessment
A clinically validated screening tool (Spitzer et al., 2006) with proven reliability. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
References
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Spitzer, R. L., Kroenke, K., Williams, J. B., & Löwe, B. (2006). A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. *Archives of Internal Medicine*, 166(10), 1092-1097
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Löwe, B., Decker, O., Müller, S., et al. (2008). Validation and standardization of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screener (GAD-7) in the general population. *Medical Care*, 46(3), 266-274
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Plummer, F., Manea, L., Trepel, D., & McMillan, D. (2016). Screening for anxiety disorders with the GAD-7 and GAD-2: a systematic review and diagnostic metaanalysis. *General Hospital Psychiatry*, 39, 24-31
Frequently Asked Questions
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) is a validated screening tool developed by Spitzer et al. in 2006. It has excellent reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.92) and demonstrates 89% sensitivity and 82% specificity for detecting generalized anxiety disorder. It's widely used by healthcare professionals for anxiety screening.
GAD-7 scores range from 0-21. Scores of 0-4 suggest minimal anxiety, 5-9 mild anxiety, 10-14 moderate anxiety, and 15-21 severe anxiety. Scores of 10 or higher typically indicate clinically significant anxiety that may benefit from professional evaluation and treatment.
Normal anxiety is temporary and proportional to stressors. Anxiety disorders involve excessive, persistent worry that interferes with daily functioning. The GAD-7 helps identify when anxiety symptoms cross from normal responses into patterns that may require professional support.
For moderate to severe anxiety (GAD-7 scores 10+), consider speaking with a mental health professional. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is highly effective for anxiety disorders, with response rates of 60-80%. Medication may also be helpful, and many people benefit from a combination of therapy and lifestyle changes.
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