Anxiety & Stress Level Screener (GAD-7 Based)
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Formula GAD-7 Total Score = Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 + Q5 + Q6 + Q7
Each item is rated 0–3: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day
Score Range: 0–21
Score Range
Severity
Suggested Action
0 – 4MinimalMonitor; self-care strategies
5 – 9MildWatchful waiting; consider counseling
10 – 14ModerateConsult healthcare provider; consider CBT/medication
15 – 21SevereSeek professional help promptly
Clinical Cut-Point: Score ≥ 10 indicates likely GAD (Sensitivity: 89%, Specificity: 82%).
Question 8 (functional difficulty) is not added to the GAD-7 total score but provides important context about functional impairment.
Assumptions & References
- The GAD-7 was developed and validated by Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B (2006). "A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder." Archives of Internal Medicine, 166(10):1092–1097.
- Scores reflect symptom frequency over the past 2 weeks only.
- This calculator is intended for screening purposes only and does not replace a clinical diagnosis by a qualified mental health professional.
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