The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) is one of the most widely used and validated anxiety screening tools in primary care and mental health settings worldwide. It takes about 2 minutes to complete.
For each question, choose how often you have been bothered by that problem over the last 2 weeks.
0Not at all
1Several days
2More than half the days
3Nearly every day
ADHD and Anxiety: Anxiety is the most common condition occurring alongside ADHD — affecting up to 50% of people with ADHD. If you or your child has ADHD, this screening may help clarify whether anxiety is also part of the picture.
7 questions · about 2 minutes · no sign-in required · no data stored
Question 1 of 7
Your GAD-7 Results
0 — Minimal5 — Mild10 — Moderate15 — Severe21
Important: The GAD-7 is a screening tool, not a clinical diagnosis. A score in the moderate or severe range means it is worth talking with a qualified mental health professional — not that something is permanently wrong. Most people with anxiety who get the right support see meaningful improvement. That is the goal. That is what is possible.
Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B (2006). A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder. Arch Intern Med. 166:1092–1097. Public domain.