GAD - 7 - Anxiety Assessment

The GAD - 7 is intended to help clinicians identify and screen for the presence and severity of anxiety. The measure may be used to track changes in the individual’s symptom presentation over time.

The results of the GAD - 7 may be used to make a anxiety diagnosis according to DSM-IV criteria and takes less than 3 minutes to complete. The total of all 7 responses from the GAD - 7 aims to predict the presence and severity of anxiety

Each item inquires about how much (or how often) the individual has been bothered by the specific symptom during the past 2 weeks.

  • Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? Please note, all fields are required for this screen.
Many people experience the symptoms or characteristics on these assessments at various points in time. Having some symptoms or characteristics does not necessarily mean you have a disorder. For these symptoms to be considered a psychological disorder, they must cause significant impairment in functioning. This is another reason why evaluation by a health professional is essential and these assessments are just a first step
Disclaimer: RethinkMyHealthcare Inc. disclaims any liability, loss, or risk sustained as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of these assessments.
If you are in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a free, 24-hour hotline, at 1.800.273.8255.
If this is an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. RethinkMyHealthcare does not offer crisis counseling or emergency services.