The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) is a seven-item screener for anxiety. Each item asks how often, over the last two weeks, you have been bothered by a symptom — scored 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day). The seven items sum to a total of 0–21.
It covers nervousness, uncontrollable worry, worrying about many things, trouble relaxing, restlessness, irritability, and a sense of dread.
| Total | Severity |
|---|---|
| 0–4 | Minimal |
| 5–9 | Mild |
| 10–14 | Moderate |
| 15–21 | Severe |
No. It is a screening tool for symptom severity. A diagnosis requires a fuller clinical assessment by a qualified professional.
A total of 10 or above suggests at least moderate anxiety and is a common threshold for considering further evaluation. 15+ is the severe band.
