GAD-7 Calculator

Generalized Anxiety Disorder screening.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by:

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's hard to sit still

6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen

GAD-7 Score

0 / 21

Minimal Anxiety

Minimal Anxiety

No treatment typically needed. Rescreen periodically.

Severity Scale

0-4: Minimal anxiety
5-9: Mild anxiety
10-14: Moderate anxiety
15-21: Severe anxiety
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Use

About the GAD-7 Calculator

What it calculates

Screens for generalized anxiety disorder severity using the validated 7-item GAD-7 questionnaire scored over the past two weeks.

When to use it

Use in primary care and mental health settings as a screening tool. Scores ≥10 suggest further clinical evaluation may be warranted.

Example

A total score of 12 indicates moderate anxiety and may prompt discussion of therapy, lifestyle changes, or pharmacotherapy.

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