GAD-7 Calculator

The GAD-7 assessment consists of seven core questions evaluating common anxiety symptoms, labeled Item 1 through Item 7. Each question is scored on a scale from 0 ('Not at all') to 3 ('Nearly every day'). The final anxiety score is calculated by taking the direct arithmetic sum of all seven items: Anxiety = Item 1 + Item 2 + Item 3 + Item 4 + Item 5 + Item 6 + Item 7. Total scores range from 0 to 21, where higher values indicate more severe anxiety impairment.

Imagine an individual taking the GAD-7 assessment and recording their responses for the past two weeks. They score 2 on Item 1 (feeling nervous), 1 on Item 2 (not being able to stop worrying), 2 on Item 3 (worrying too much about different things), 1 on Item 4 (trouble relaxing), 0 on Item 5 (being so restless it is hard to sit still), 1 on Item 6 (becoming easily annoyed), and 2 on Item 7 (feeling afraid as if something awful might happen). Summing these values gives: Anxiety = 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 2 = 9. A total score of 9 falls into the mild-to-moderate anxiety category, signaling a helpful checkpoint to monitor stress levels or consult a healthcare practitioner.

Answer the questions based on your genuine experiences over the last 14 days rather than your best or worst individual moments. Remember that the GAD-7 is a screening instrument, not a formal medical diagnosis. If your score feels elevated or interferes with your daily functioning, consider scheduling an appointment with a licensed mental health professional for a comprehensive evaluation.