About this test
The Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) asks how often over the last two weeks you have been bothered by seven things — feeling nervous or on edge, not being able to stop worrying, worrying about too many different things, trouble relaxing, restlessness, irritability, and a sense that something awful might happen. Scores run from 0 to 21.
It was designed for generalised anxiety but performs reasonably well as a general screen for panic, social anxiety and PTSD too. That is why a GP or psychiatrist will often start here before working out which kind of anxiety is involved.
Anxiety and depression overlap heavily — a great many people who score highly on one also score highly on the other. If both apply to you, that is common and it is treatable.
What your score means
| Score | Result | What it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| 0–4 | Minimal | Little sign of an anxiety problem right now. |
| 5–9 | Mild | Noticeable anxiety. Self-help and lifestyle changes often help at this level. |
| 10–14 | Moderate | A common threshold for recommending a professional assessment. |
| 15–21 | Severe | Anxiety at this level usually responds well to treatment — worth acting on. |
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Frequently asked questions
Next steps
A screening result is a starting point, not a verdict. If your result concerns you — or if it looks fine but you still do not feel right — a conversation with a clinician costs you nothing and takes twenty minutes. Anxiety treatment at SSHIMOH.