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GAD-7 Anxiety Screen

Validated 7-question anxiety screen.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following?

1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge

2. Not being able to stop or control worrying

3. Worrying too much about different things

4. Trouble relaxing

5. Being so restless that it's hard to sit still

6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen

What would you like to do next?

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About this tool

The GAD-7 (Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) is the standard brief screening tool for anxiety in primary care. It identifies likely generalised anxiety disorder and also performs well as a screen for panic disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD.

Like PHQ-9, GAD-7 is a screen — not a diagnosis — and is widely used to track treatment response.

Source: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B. Arch Intern Med. 2006.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between anxiety and worry?

Worry is a normal response to life events. Generalised anxiety disorder involves excessive, hard-to-control worry plus physical symptoms (restlessness, fatigue, poor sleep) most days for 6+ months.

What treatments work?

CBT and SSRIs/SNRIs both have strong evidence. Lifestyle (sleep, exercise, reducing caffeine and alcohol) supports both.

⚕️ Educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In an emergency call your local emergency services.