Anxiety Test (GAD-7)
Written by the LuluCare psychology team · Updated October 2026
The GAD-7 is the questionnaire doctors around the world use to screen for anxiety. Think about the last 2 weeks and pick the answer that fits best. It takes about 2 minutes.
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Your score
/ 21
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Common questions
What is the GAD-7?
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 is a 7-question anxiety screening tool used in clinics worldwide. Each answer scores 0–3, for a total of 0–21.
What do the scores mean?
0–4 minimal, 5–9 mild, 10–14 moderate, 15–21 severe. A score of 10 or more is the usual point at which professionals look more closely.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. The GAD-7 shows how strong your anxiety has been recently. A diagnosis needs a conversation with a doctor or licensed professional.
How often can I take it?
It asks about the last 2 weeks, so retaking it every 2 weeks is a simple way to track how you're doing.
About this test
The GAD-7 was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc., and is free to use. Reference: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB, Löwe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-1097.