The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) is the most widely used anxiety screening instrument in clinical practice worldwide. It is used by the NHS, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and primary care physicians across more than 70 countries to assess symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
The questionnaire asks about seven anxiety symptoms experienced over the past two weeks. Each item is scored from 0 to 3, and the total score (0 to 21) indicates the likely severity range.
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This screener is for informational and self-reflection purposes only. It is not a clinical diagnostic tool and does not constitute medical or psychological advice. A score in the moderate or severe range does not mean you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. If you are experiencing symptoms that concern you, please speak with a qualified healthcare professional.
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a validated self-report screening instrument for anxiety, developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Kurt Kroenke, Janet B.W. Williams, and Bernd Lowe. Its seven items assess symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder as defined in the DSM-IV. It is one of the most widely used anxiety screening tools in primary care worldwide and has been released by Pfizer for unrestricted use.
Each of the seven items is scored 0 to 3 (Not at all = 0, Nearly every day = 3), for a total score of 0 to 21:
The GAD-7 has a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 82% for detecting generalized anxiety disorder at a cutoff score of 10. These are strong properties for a brief self-report instrument. However, a high score does not confirm a diagnosis, and a low score does not rule one out. A clinical assessment by a trained professional is always required for diagnosis.
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If your score is 10 or above, consider sharing your results with a doctor or mental health professional. The GAD-7 is designed to start a conversation with a healthcare provider, not to replace one. Scores can also be affected by physical illness, caffeine, sleep deprivation, and life circumstances. A trained clinician can help you understand what the score means for your specific situation.
Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Lowe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166:1092-1097. Copyright Pfizer Inc. All rights reserved. Pfizer has made the GAD-7 available at no charge and no permission is required to reproduce, translate, display, or distribute it.