Checkup · Anxiety
Anxiety · 2-minute checkAm I anxious — or just stressed?
The worry won't switch off — even when there's nothing in particular to worry about. This 2-minute check uses the GAD-7, the seven-item anxiety screen doctors use, to tell you where you land, which kind of worry you're carrying, and what actually helps next.
What the GAD-7 actually measures
The GAD-7 (Spitzer et al.; freely available via Pfizer) is the seven-item anxiety screen used in clinics worldwide. Each item asks how often, over the last two weeks, a symptom has bothered you — scored 0 to 3 — for a total out of 21. It captures the core of anxiety: feeling on edge, uncontrollable worry, trouble relaxing, restlessness, irritability, and a sense that something bad is about to happen.
Anxiety vs. just being stressed
Everyone gets stressed, wired, or on edge under pressure — that isn't a disorder. The difference is persistence and how much it controls you: ordinary stress eases when the trigger passes; anxiety is the worry that won't switch off, most of the day, nearly every day, for two weeks or more. The GAD-7 asks about exactly that window, which is why it's better at telling the difference than your own read at 2 a.m. If your score is high — or it's bleeding into sleep and daily life — talk to a professional, and it's worth checking your mood too, since anxiety and depression travel together.
FAQ
What is the GAD-7?
A seven-item anxiety screen (Spitzer et al.; free to use via Pfizer). Each item is scored 0–3 over a two-week window, for a total of 0–21.
Is this clinically validated?
The GAD-7 is a validated screening instrument doctors use; this page uses the items and standard cut-offs unaltered. It's a screen, not a diagnosis — only a professional can diagnose an anxiety disorder.
What score means anxiety?
Bands are 0–4 minimal, 5–9 mild, 10–14 moderate, 15–21 severe. A total of 10 or higher is the standard signal to get assessed.
What should I do if my score is high?
Talk to a GP or therapist. Anxiety is real and very treatable, and a self-check isn't a substitute for care. If you ever have thoughts of harming yourself, reach out now — find support in your country or call local emergency services.
Are my answers private?
Completely. Everything is scored in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere or seen by us.
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