Free self-check
Free Anxiety Self-Check (GAD-7)
The GAD-7 is the same short questionnaire many doctors and therapists use to screen for anxiety. Answer seven questions about the last two weeks and get your score right away.
- Free and anonymous. No sign-up, no email.
- Private. Your answers stay in your browser. We never save or send them, and no ad tracking runs on this page.
- About 2 minutes. 7 questions about the last two weeks.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
The GAD-7 was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission is required to reproduce, translate, display, or distribute it. This self-check is for education and screening only and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for care from a licensed professional.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the GAD-7?
- The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a seven-question screening tool for anxiety, widely used in primary care and mental health settings. Each answer is scored 0 to 3, for a total from 0 to 21.
- What do GAD-7 scores mean?
- Scores of 0 to 4 suggest minimal anxiety, 5 to 9 mild, 10 to 14 moderate, and 15 to 21 severe. A score of 10 or higher is the range where talking with a mental health professional is generally recommended.
- Is this a diagnosis?
- No. The GAD-7 is a screening tool. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose an anxiety disorder, taking your full history and situation into account.
- Do you save my answers?
- No. The self-check runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never stored or sent to Harvest or anyone else, and no advertising tracking runs on this page.
Also available: the free depression self-check (PHQ-9)