Anxiety Level Calculator
Score the full GAD-7 anxiety questionnaire: seven symptoms over the last 2 weeks, each rated 0–3, for a total of 0–21 with the official cut-offs (5, 10, 15). A screening aid to discuss with a clinician, not a diagnosis.
Last updated: September 2026
GAD-7 Total Score
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Formula below · 4 sources (nimh.nih.gov, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, apa.org, Wikipedia) · Updated Sep 2026
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About this calculator
This calculator scores the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7; Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams & Löwe, 2006). It asks how often, over the last 2 weeks, you have been bothered by: (1) feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge; (2) not being able to stop or control worrying; (3) worrying too much about different things; (4) trouble relaxing; (5) being so restless that it is hard to sit still; (6) becoming easily annoyed or irritable; (7) feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen. Each answer scores 0 (not at all), 1 (several days), 2 (more than half the days) or 3 (nearly every day), and the total is the simple sum, 0–21. Official severity cut-offs: 0–4 minimal, 5–9 mild, 10–14 moderate, 15–21 severe anxiety. A total of 10 or more is the recommended threshold for further evaluation; in the validation study it identified generalized anxiety disorder with 89% sensitivity and 82% specificity, and it also flags panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and PTSD reasonably well. The first two items alone form the GAD-2, which is positive at 3 or more. The GAD-7 is a screening tool, not a diagnosis; a clinician confirms an anxiety disorder with an interview that also considers duration (6 months for GAD) and impairment.
How to use
Answer each of the seven questions for the last 2 weeks. Example: nervous = 2, can't stop worrying = 3, worrying too much = 2, trouble relaxing = 2, restless = 1, irritable = 2, afraid something awful might happen = 1. Total = 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 13, in the moderate band (10–14). Because it is 10 or more, the GAD-7 recommends further evaluation by a doctor or mental health professional. All "Not at all" gives 0 and all "Nearly every day" gives the maximum of 21. The first two answers here add up to 5, so the GAD-2 short screen (positive at 3 or more) would also be positive.
Frequently asked questions
How do I interpret my GAD-7 anxiety score and what should I do next?
In the full GAD-7 (scored 0–21), scores of 0–4 suggest minimal anxiety, 5–9 mild, 10–14 moderate, and 15–21 severe anxiety. If your score suggests mild anxiety, self-care strategies like exercise, mindfulness, and sleep hygiene may help. Moderate scores warrant a consultation with your doctor or a therapist. Severe scores should be followed up promptly with a mental health professional who can recommend appropriate therapy or medication options.
What is the difference between GAD-7 anxiety screening and a clinical anxiety diagnosis?
The GAD-7 is a validated screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. A positive screen means you are likely experiencing significant anxiety symptoms, but a formal diagnosis requires a structured clinical interview considering symptom duration (at least 6 months for GAD), impairment in daily functioning, and exclusion of other medical or psychiatric causes. Anxiety disorders also include panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias, each requiring different treatment approaches. A psychiatrist or psychologist can differentiate these and recommend targeted treatment.
Why does the calculator ask all seven GAD-7 questions?
The GAD-7 cut-offs of 5, 10 and 15 were validated for the full seven-item total, so scoring fewer items against them would misclassify people. If you only have time for two questions, the GAD-2 (the first two items, positive at 3 or more) is the validated short form; a positive GAD-2 should be followed by the full GAD-7. The full scale is free to use and takes about two minutes.
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