GAD-7: Anxiety Self-Check
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) is a widely used, research-based screening tool designed to help identify symptoms of anxiety and determine if you might benefit from speaking with a mental health professional.
Instructions
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? Select the option that best applies to each question.
1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
Over the last 2 weeks...
2. Not being able to stop or control worrying
Over the last 2 weeks...
3. Worrying too much about different things
Over the last 2 weeks...
4. Trouble relaxing
Over the last 2 weeks...
5. Being so restless that it is hard to sit still
Over the last 2 weeks...
6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable
Over the last 2 weeks...
7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen
Over the last 2 weeks...
8. If you checked off any problems above, how difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people?
About This Screener:
The GAD-7 was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, and Kurt Kroenke. It is freely available for non-commercial use and is widely used in clinical and research settings to screen for generalized anxiety disorder.
Z Psychology did not create or modify this screener. We are providing it here to support mental health awareness and self-reflection.