Tools
GAD-7
GAD-7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment
A validated 7-item instrument for initial screening and severity measuring of generalized anxiety disorder.
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Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Scoring Methodology
| Score Range | Anxiety Severity |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | Minimal anxiety |
| 5-9 | Mild anxiety |
| 10-14 | Moderate anxiety |
| 15-21 | Severe anxiety |
A score of 10 or greater indicates a probable diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder; further evaluation is recommended.
Citations & References
Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
- Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-1097.