GAD-7 anxiety self-test
The GAD-7 is a 7-question screening tool for anxiety. It takes about a minute, your answers stay in your browser, and it cannot diagnose you.
Last updated 2 November 2026
What the GAD-7 measures
The GAD-7 asks about seven features of generalised anxiety: feeling on edge, being unable to stop worrying, worrying about many things, trouble relaxing, restlessness, irritability and a sense of dread. Each is scored from 0 to 3 for how often it has bothered you in the last two weeks, giving a total from 0 to 21. It was designed for primary care and is also used to follow progress during treatment.
What this test cannot do
The GAD-7 measures how much anxiety you have noticed. It does not say which anxiety condition you may have, and it does not separate anxiety from physical causes such as an overactive thyroid, from caffeine, from the effects of alcohol or some medicines, or from depression, which often comes with it. Panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias and OCD may need different questions. Only a clinician can tell what applies to you.
Your answers stay with you. The questions are scored in your browser. Nothing you select is saved, sent to Mindly or shared with anyone. If you close the page, your answers are gone.
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How to read your score
Scores run from 0 to 21. Higher scores mean more symptoms in the period asked about. After you submit, this page shows your score and its main marker only. For a fuller explanation of what it means for you, and what to do next, please reach out to our team.
| Score | Main marker |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | Minimal |
| 5-9 | Mild |
| 10-14 | Moderate |
| 15-21 | Severe |
What to do next
A score alone cannot tell you what is going on, so this page does not interpret it for you. To understand what your answers mean and what could help, please reach out to our team, who can talk it through and arrange a free pre-consultation call if you would like one. If you answered above zero on the question about harming yourself, please speak to someone today: call 112 or Tele-MANAS on 14416.
Related reading and care
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Hindi-speaking clinicians for anxiety
- Kannada-speaking clinicians for anxiety
- Malayalam-speaking clinicians for anxiety
- Helplines and resources in India
- All self-tests
The PHQ-9 and GAD-7 were developed by Drs Robert Spitzer, Janet Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues and are free to use.
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Common questions
Is the GAD-7 only for generalised anxiety?
It was built for generalised anxiety but also picks up other anxiety problems, such as panic and social anxiety. It will not tell you which one you have.
What score suggests I should see someone?
Ten or more is commonly used as the point at which further assessment is advised. You can seek help at any score if anxiety affects your life.
Can anxiety be a physical problem?
Sometimes. Thyroid problems, heart rhythm problems, some medicines, caffeine and alcohol can cause anxiety-like symptoms. A clinician can check.
Why does the result show only a score and a marker?
A questionnaire score cannot tell you what is going on without a conversation. To get the full picture, please reach out to our team, who can talk it through with you.
Will Mindly see my answers?
No. The questions are scored in your browser and nothing is sent, saved or tracked.
References
Mindly Health is not an emergency service. If someone is in immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital. For free support at any hour, call Tele-MANAS on 14416.