GAD-7 Anxiety Calculator
Score the GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) questionnaire to assess anxiety severity from minimal to severe.
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This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of results from this tool.
Inputs
Results
Total GAD-7 Score
0 / 21
Severity
1 (1=Minimal, 2=Mild, 3=Moderate, 4=Severe)
How to Use This Calculator
- Rate each of the 7 GAD-7 questions from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day) based on the past 2 weeks.
- Questions cover nervousness, uncontrollable worry, relaxation difficulty, restlessness, irritability, and fear.
- Review the Total GAD-7 Score: 0–4 = minimal, 5–9 = mild, 10–14 = moderate, 15–21 = severe anxiety.
- A score of 10 or higher is the recommended cut-point for possible GAD diagnosis.
- Use results as a conversation starting point with a mental health professional — not a clinical diagnosis.
What each input means
- Feeling Nervous, Anxious
- 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersFeeling Nervous, Anxious = 0, Not Able to Stop Worrying = 0, Worrying Too Much = 0, Trouble Relaxing = 0 = 7 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total GAD-7 ScoreTotal GAD-7 Score0 = 0
- Calculate SeveritySeverity1 = 1
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