GAD-7 Anxiety Score Calculator

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Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? (0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day)

1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge 0 - Not at all 1 - Several days 2 - More than half the days 3 - Nearly every day

2. Not being able to stop or control worrying 0 - Not at all 1 - Several days 2 - More than half the days 3 - Nearly every day

3. Worrying too much about different things 0 - Not at all 1 - Several days 2 - More than half the days 3 - Nearly every day

4. Trouble relaxing 0 - Not at all 1 - Several days 2 - More than half the days 3 - Nearly every day

5. Being so restless that it is hard to sit still 0 - Not at all 1 - Several days 2 - More than half the days 3 - Nearly every day

6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable 0 - Not at all 1 - Several days 2 - More than half the days 3 - Nearly every day

7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen 0 - Not at all 1 - Several days 2 - More than half the days 3 - Nearly every day

Results

GAD-7 Total Score

0

out of 21

Severity	Minimal anxiety
0–4	Minimal anxiety
5–9	Mild anxiety
10–14	Moderate anxiety
15–21	Severe anxiety

What Is the GAD-7?

The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale is a widely used screening tool for anxiety. It asks how often, over the last two weeks, you have been bothered by seven common symptoms of anxiety. Each item is rated from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day), and the responses are added together for a total score between 0 and 21. This calculator is an educational tool and is not a diagnosis — only a qualified clinician can assess and treat anxiety disorders.

How to Use This Calculator

For each of the seven questions, select how often the symptom has affected you over the past two weeks. Choose a value from 0 to 3 for every item, then submit. The calculator adds all seven responses and reports your total score along with the matching severity band.

The Formula Explained

The score is simply the sum of all seven answers: $$\text{GAD-7} = \text{Q1} + \text{Q2} + \text{Q3} + \text{Q4} + \text{Q5} + \text{Q6} + \text{Q7}$$ Because each answer is 0–3, the minimum is 0 and the maximum is 21. The total is interpreted using standard cut points: 0–4 indicates minimal anxiety, 5–9 mild, 10–14 moderate, and 15–21 severe. A score of 10 or more is often used as a threshold suggesting further evaluation.

Each of the 7 questions is scored 0-3 and summed to give the total GAD-7 score.

GAD-7 total score (0-21) mapped to four severity bands: minimal, mild, moderate, and severe.

Worked Example

Suppose someone answers: 2, 3, 2, 1, 0, 2, 2. Adding these gives $$2 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 2 = 12$$ A total of 12 falls in the 10–14 band, so the result is moderate anxiety.

FAQ

Is a high GAD-7 score a diagnosis? No. The GAD-7 is a screening instrument that flags the likely presence and severity of anxiety symptoms. A formal diagnosis requires clinical assessment.

What score should prompt me to seek help? A score of 10 or above is commonly treated as a clinically significant threshold, but talk to a healthcare professional about any score that concerns you.

How often can I take it? Clinicians often re-administer the GAD-7 over time to track changes, since each administration reflects the prior two weeks.