Anxiety Score (GAD-7) Calculator

What is the GAD-7 Anxiety Score Calculator?

The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale) is a clinically validated tool used to measure the severity of anxiety. It assesses seven core symptoms related to generalized anxiety over the past two weeks.

Why Use the GAD-7 Anxiety Score Calculator?

This calculator helps individuals and healthcare providers evaluate anxiety levels, identify patterns, and assess whether further support or treatment may be needed. By using the GAD-7, users gain valuable insights into their mental health.

How is the GAD-7 Anxiety Score Calculated?

The GAD-7 consists of seven questions. Each response is scored based on how often symptoms were experienced in the past two weeks:

• Not at all: 0 points
• Several days: 1 point
• More than half the days: 2 points
• Nearly every day: 3 points

The total score is the sum of all responses, with the severity of anxiety interpreted as follows:

• Minimal Anxiety: Total score 0–4
• Mild Anxiety: Total score 5–9
• Moderate Anxiety: Total score 10–14
• Severe Anxiety: Total score 15–21

Example Calculation

Inputs:
  Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge: Nearly every day (+3 pts)
  Not being able to stop or control worrying: More than half the days (+2 pts)
  Worrying too much about different things: Nearly every day (+3 pts)
  Trouble relaxing: More than half the days (+2 pts)
  Being so restless that it’s hard to sit still: Several days (+1 pts)
  Becoming easily annoyed or irritable: More than half the days (+2 pts)
  Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen: Several days (+1 pts)

Calculation:
  Total Score = 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 14

Result:
  Anxiety Severity = Moderate Anxiety

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