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Anxiety Test: Free GAD-7 Style Screening (7 Questions)

📅 May 24, 2026👁️ 182 completed⏱️ 2 minutesTestPsychological tests
Anxiety Test: Free GAD-7 Style Screening (7 Questions)

Anxiety Test (GAD-7 Style)

Seven questions about anxiety symptoms over the last two weeks. Scored 0-21.

Question 1 of 7

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by not being able to stop or control worrying?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by worrying too much about different things?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by trouble relaxing?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by being so restless that it's hard to sit still?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by becoming easily annoyed or irritable?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen?

Test result

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What this test shows

This screening is modelled on the GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale), developed by Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams and Löwe and published in Archives of Internal Medicine in 2006. The GAD-7 is one of the most widely used brief tools in primary care and research for detecting generalised anxiety. It asks how often you have experienced seven core symptoms over the past two weeks, with each item scored 0 to 3, giving a total between 0 and 21. The standard cut-offs of 5, 10 and 15 separate minimal, mild, moderate and severe anxiety. This online version mirrors that structure for self-reflection only; it cannot replace a clinical assessment.

Who this test is for / who it's not

Best for

  • Adults curious about their current anxiety levels
  • People deciding whether to talk to a GP or therapist
  • Anyone tracking symptoms over time alongside therapy

Skip it if

  • You're in acute crisis right now and need immediate support
  • You're under 16 (anxiety presents differently in children)
  • You're hoping for a formal diagnosis rather than a screen

What to do with your result

Treat the band as a starting point, not a verdict. If you scored in the mild range, build in small daily anti-anxiety habits and watch your score over a few weeks. From moderate upward, the most useful next step is usually a conversation with your GP or a registered therapist, who can assess context the questionnaire can't capture: medical history, life events, and other mental-health symptoms. Bring your score and a few specific examples to the appointment; it speeds up the conversation considerably.

Sources & further reading

📄Paper

Spitzer et al. (2006), A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder: The GAD-7

Original validation study of the GAD-7 in primary care, published in Archives of Internal Medicine.

📘Guideline

NICE Guideline NG222: Generalised Anxiety Disorder

UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommendations on identification and stepped-care treatment for GAD.

📄Paper

Kroenke, Spitzer, Williams & Löwe (2007), Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care

Extends GAD-7 evidence to panic, social anxiety and PTSD, confirming its usefulness as a broad anxiety screen.

🌍Guideline

WHO mhGAP Intervention Guide

World Health Organization framework for assessing and managing common mental disorders in non-specialist settings.

Note

Test results are for informational purposes only and are not a medical or psychological diagnosis. If needed, consult a qualified specialist.

FAQ

Is this the official GAD-7?

No. It mirrors the structure and scoring of the GAD-7 for self-reflection, but for any clinical use you should complete the official questionnaire with a healthcare professional.

Can this test diagnose an anxiety disorder?

No. A diagnosis requires a clinical interview and consideration of how long symptoms have lasted, how much they interfere with your life, and whether anything else could explain them.

Why does it ask about the last two weeks?

The two-week window is the standard timeframe used in GAD-7 and similar screens. It's long enough to capture a pattern but short enough that you can recall accurately.

What's a normal score?

Most people without an anxiety disorder score below 5. Scores of 10 or more are often the trigger for clinicians to consider further assessment or treatment.

I scored low but still feel anxious. What does that mean?

The GAD-7 measures generalised worry-type anxiety. You might be dealing with panic, social anxiety, health anxiety or trauma-related symptoms that this screen doesn't capture well. A clinician can help you map the right one.

Can I retake the test to track progress?

Yes. Many therapists ask clients to complete the GAD-7 every few weeks during treatment to see whether scores are moving in the right direction.

What should I do if I'm in crisis right now?

Please contact a local crisis helpline, your country's emergency number, or go to your nearest emergency department. You don't have to wait until things get worse to reach out.

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