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Anxiety screening · GAD-7

Is it anxiety, or just a lot going on?

This is the GAD-7, the 7-question anxiety screener doctors use. It takes about a minute, it's private, and your result comes with clear next steps.

~1 min7 questionsFree, no sign-upAnswers never leave your device
19.1%of U.S. adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year (NIMH)
31.1%will have one at some point in their lives
23% vs 14%Women are more often affected than men in a given year

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What is Worry Check?

Worry Check uses the GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7), a free, validated anxiety screener that doctors use around the world. It asks how often seven common anxiety symptoms have bothered you over the last two weeks.

We chose a validated tool here instead of a fun quiz because anxiety deserves an accurate answer. There are no jokes, just your result and real next steps.

How to use the test

  1. Answer 7 questions about the last two weeks. Pick how often each problem has bothered you.
  2. See your score and what it means. Scores range from 0 to 21.
  3. Take the next step. Use the resources below your result, and share the test (not your score) with anyone who might need it.

How scores are grouped

0–4

Minimal

5–9

Mild

10–14

Moderate

15–21

Severe

How we score it

Each answer scores 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day), for a total from 0 to 21. Scores of 5, 10 and 15 mark the start of mild, moderate and severe ranges, the standard cut-offs from the original research by Spitzer and colleagues (2006).

The GAD-7 is in the public domain, and the questions appear exactly as published.

Frequently asked questions

Is the GAD-7 accurate?

It's one of the most widely used anxiety screeners in primary care. A score of 10 or more is the usual signal for a fuller assessment. It can also pick up panic disorder, social anxiety and PTSD symptoms, so a clinician helps sort out which applies.

Why no funny mode on this test?

Anxiety is serious and the GAD-7 is a clinical tool, so we keep this one straightforward.

What if I scored low but still feel anxious?

Trust that. The GAD-7 covers only the last two weeks and specific symptoms. It's always okay to talk to a doctor or therapist.

Do you save my answers?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you answer is sent to us or anyone else.

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Sources

  • Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams & Löwe, Archives of Internal Medicine, 2006: the GAD-7 and its severity cut-offs.
  • National Institute of Mental Health: 19.1% of U.S. adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year; 31.1% over a lifetime; 23.4% of women vs 14.3% of men.