GAD-7 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Calculator
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? Please select the frequency for each item.
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day
Not at all
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More than half the days
Nearly every day
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Your Results
Disclaimer: This screening tool is for informational purposes and is not a clinical diagnosis. Please consult a healthcare professional for a formal assessment.
Understanding the GAD-7 Score
The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) is a validated clinical screening tool used by healthcare providers to measure the severity of generalized anxiety. It assesses common symptoms such as persistent worry, irritability, and restlessness experienced over the previous two weeks.
How the GAD Rate is Calculated
Each question on the scale is assigned a numerical value based on frequency:
- 0: Not at all
- 1: Several days
- 2: More than half the days
- 3: Nearly every day
The total score is the sum of all seven responses, ranging from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 21.
Score Interpretation Benchmarks
Clinicians typically categorize the results into four levels of severity:
| Total Score | Severity Level |
|---|---|
| 0 – 4 | Minimal Anxiety |
| 5 – 9 | Mild Anxiety |
| 10 – 14 | Moderate Anxiety |
| 15 – 21 | Severe Anxiety |
Example Scenario
If an individual reports “Several days” (1 point) for all 7 items, their total GAD score would be 7. This falls within the 5-9 range, indicating Mild Anxiety. If the same individual reports “Nearly every day” (3 points) for 5 items and “Not at all” (0 points) for 2 items, their score would be 15, indicating Severe Anxiety.
When to Seek Professional Help
If your score is 10 or higher, clinical guidelines suggest further evaluation by a doctor or mental health professional. Anxiety is highly treatable through various methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), lifestyle adjustments, and medication when appropriate.
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var q2 = parseInt(document.getElementById(“gad_q2”).value);
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var q4 = parseInt(document.getElementById(“gad_q4”).value);
var q5 = parseInt(document.getElementById(“gad_q5”).value);
var q6 = parseInt(document.getElementById(“gad_q6”).value);
var q7 = parseInt(document.getElementById(“gad_q7”).value);
var totalScore = q1 + q2 + q3 + q4 + q5 + q6 + q7;
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if (totalScore <= 4) {
interpretation = "Minimal Anxiety";
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} else if (totalScore <= 9) {
interpretation = "Mild Anxiety";
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textColor = "#333";
} else if (totalScore <= 14) {
interpretation = "Moderate Anxiety";
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} else {
interpretation = "Severe Anxiety";
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}
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