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Most people worry from time to time. This assessment uses the GAD-7 to look at how often worry, tension, restlessness, and anxious thoughts have been showing up during the last two weeks.
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a validated seven-item self-report measure used to screen for and measure the severity of anxiety symptoms. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
Instrument: Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), developed by Robert L. Spitzer, Kurt Kroenke, Janet B.W. Williams and Bernd Löwe. The PHQ/GAD screeners are available for reproduction and distribution without permission.
Scoring: Each item is scored 0–3 for a total of 0–21. Standard severity bands are 0–4, 5–9, 10–14, and 15–21.
We store the completed assessment type, result band, score when applicable, limited secondary signals, and basic engagement events for aggregate metrics. Raw question responses are not stored.
This assessment is a screening and support-navigation tool, not a diagnosis or substitute for professional medical care.
Stress is often connected to a specific demand or situation, while anxiety can continue even when the immediate stressor is unclear or has passed. The two can overlap.
Anxiety can involve persistent worry, feeling on edge, irritability, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, sleep problems, racing thoughts, or physical sensations such as a fast heartbeat or dizziness.
No. A screening score is only one snapshot. If anxiety is upsetting or affecting your life, it is reasonable to seek support regardless of the score.
Many people find anxiety becomes more manageable with the right combination of support, coping skills, lifestyle changes, and, when appropriate, professional treatment.
