GAD-7

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A 7-question instrument for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and measuring the severity of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The GAD-7 is widely used in healthcare and research settings worldwide.

2-3 minutes

Age: Adults (18+)

Type: self-report

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By HeyPsych Contributor

Reviewed by the HeyPsych Medical Review Board

Published: August 28, 2025

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Last Reviewed: February 20, 2026

Important Notice

This assessment is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Results should not replace professional medical consultation. If you are experiencing mental health concerns or thoughts of self-harm, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider or contact a mental health crisis line immediately.

About the GAD-7

The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a brief self-report tool designed to screen for generalized anxiety disorder and assess its severity. It is based on DSM-IV criteria for GAD and is also useful for identifying other anxiety disorders.

Instructions

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? For each item, select the response that best describes your experience.

Assessment Questions0 of 7 completed

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 is hard to sit still

6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen

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Clinical Information

Clinical Applications

The GAD-7 is widely used in primary care, mental health, and research settings. It can be used for initial screening, monitoring treatment progress, and assessing outcomes for anxiety disorders.

References

A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7 (Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB, Löwe B, 2006)

The GAD-7 scale as a measure of generalized anxiety disorder in primary care (Löwe B, Decker O, Müller S, et al., 2008)

This assessment tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and cannot replace a professional clinical evaluation. If you are concerned about your mental health, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for a comprehensive assessment.

GAD-7

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Important Notice

About the GAD-7

Instructions

Assessment Questions0 of 7 completed

Clinical Information

Clinical Applications

References

GAD-7

Related Topics

Important Notice

About the GAD-7

Instructions

Assessment Questions0 of 7 completed

Clinical Information

Clinical Applications

References