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GAD-7 Anxiety Score Calculator

Score the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale and see the severity band, what each cut-off means, and how clinicians read the result.

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GAD-7 Anxiety Score Calculator

7GAD-7 score

This is the mild range: worth monitoring, and often responsive to sleep, exercise, and workload changes. You scored 7/21 (33% of the maximum), with 0 of 7 items in the upper half. The single highest item was "Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge" — that is usually the most useful thing to bring up first, because specific examples get better help than a general "I've been off lately."

How it's calculated: 7 out of 21 — mild anxiety range on this 7-item scale. Adjust the inputs below to recalculate for your own numbers.

Disclaimer: Educational self-scoring tool only — this is not a diagnosis and not medical advice. Screening questionnaires flag patterns worth discussing; they cannot replace an evaluation by a licensed clinician. If you are struggling, contact a health professional. In the US you can call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) any time.

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0 = not at all · 1 = several days · 2 = more than half the days · 3 = nearly every day (over the last 2 weeks)

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0 = not at all · 1 = several days · 2 = more than half the days · 3 = nearly every day (over the last 2 weeks)

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0 = not at all · 1 = several days · 2 = more than half the days · 3 = nearly every day (over the last 2 weeks)

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0 = not at all · 1 = several days · 2 = more than half the days · 3 = nearly every day (over the last 2 weeks)

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0 = not at all · 1 = several days · 2 = more than half the days · 3 = nearly every day (over the last 2 weeks)

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0 = not at all · 1 = several days · 2 = more than half the days · 3 = nearly every day (over the last 2 weeks)

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0 = not at all · 1 = several days · 2 = more than half the days · 3 = nearly every day (over the last 2 weeks)

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Formula used

GAD-7 = sum of 7 items scored 0–3

The GAD-7 asks how often, over the past two weeks, seven anxiety symptoms bothered you. Each answer is worth 0 to 3 and the raw sum is the score — there is no weighting.

Score = Σ(item₁…item₇), each 0–3 → range 0–21
Referral threshold
10 or higher
Severe cut-off
15 or higher
Lookback window
Last 2 weeks
Score range
0–21
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What the GAD-7 cut-offs mean

The scale was designed as a triage instrument, not a diagnosis. The published bands are 0–4 minimal, 5–9 mild, 10–14 moderate, and 15–21 severe. A score of 10 or more is the usual point at which a clinician looks harder for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, or PTSD.

  • • 0–4 minimal · 5–9 mild · 10–14 moderate · 15–21 severe
  • • 10+ is the standard threshold for further assessment
  • • The score tracks change over time better than it labels people

Use it as a trend line, not a verdict

The most valuable thing about a 7-item score is that you can re-take it in two weeks and compare. A five-point move is generally considered clinically meaningful. Screening tools earn their keep by showing direction: a 14 that becomes a 9 after a schedule change tells you something a single snapshot never could.

FAQ

What is a normal GAD-7 score?

Scores of 0–4 are considered minimal and are the most common result in general population samples. Anything at 10 or above is the threshold where clinicians typically investigate further.

Is a GAD-7 score of 10 bad?

It is not a diagnosis, but 10 is the widely used cut-off for probable generalized anxiety disorder, with reasonable sensitivity and specificity. It means the pattern is worth a professional conversation.

How often should I retake it?

Every two weeks is typical in treatment settings, because the questions ask about the previous two weeks. Retaking it daily just measures noise.

Can this replace seeing a doctor?

No. It is a screening questionnaire. Diagnosis requires a clinical interview that considers history, physical health, medication, substance use, and how much the symptoms interfere with your life.

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