Anxiety Screener
Answer 7 questions to screen for generalised anxiety disorder level
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a definitive diagnosis?
What do the scores mean (GAD-7)?
What should I do if my score is high?
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Understanding the GAD-7 Anxiety Scale
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges globally. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale is a widely used and clinically validated tool that doctors use to quickly screen for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It helps characterize the frequency and severity of anxious feelings.
Measuring Anxiety Symptoms
The 7 questions focus on the core symptoms of anxiety, such as excessive worry, difficulty controlling worry, and irritability over the past two weeks. By providing a numeric score, it allows both you and your doctor to track your mental health over time, see if interventions are working, and decide if more intensive therapy or medication is appropriate.
What the Score Doesn’t Tell You
While the GAD-7 is high-precision, it doesn’t account for all forms of anxiety (like specific phobias or OCD) and it doesn’t consider your clinical history. It is a starting point for a conversation with a health professional, not the final word. Always talk to a doctor about your results.
Understanding the GAD-7 Anxiety Scale
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges globally. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale is a widely used and clinically validated tool that doctors use to quickly screen for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It helps characterize the frequency and severity of anxious feelings.
Measuring Anxiety Symptoms
The 7 questions focus on the core symptoms of anxiety, such as excessive worry, difficulty controlling worry, and irritability over the past two weeks. By providing a numeric score, it allows both you and your doctor to track your mental health over time, see if interventions are working, and decide if more intensive therapy or medication is appropriate.
What the Score Doesn’t Tell You
While the GAD-7 is high-precision, it doesn’t account for all forms of anxiety (like specific phobias or OCD) and it doesn’t consider your clinical history. It is a starting point for a conversation with a health professional, not the final word. Always talk to a doctor about your results.