MindgladAnxiety Test (GAD-7)
Wondering how anxious am I, really? Answer seven gentle questions and get your anxiety score in about a minute — with a kind, plain-English read on what it means. Private, free, no sign-up.
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What the GAD-7 anxiety test actually measures
The GAD-7 — short for Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale — is one of the most widely used anxiety screeners in the world. It asks, in plain language, how often seven common symptoms have bothered you over the past two weeks: feeling on edge, not being able to stop worrying, trouble relaxing, restlessness, irritability, and that low hum of dread that something bad might happen. It doesn’t judge you; it just helps put words and a number to a feeling that can otherwise be hard to describe.
How to read your anxiety score
Each question scores from 0 (“not at all”) to 3 (“nearly every day”), so your total lands somewhere between 0 and 21. As a rough guide: 0–4 is minimal, 5–9 is mild, 10–14 is moderate, and 15–21 is severe. These bands are signposts, not labels — a high score doesn’t mean something is wrong with you, it means your nervous system has been working overtime and could use some support. A low score isn’t a reason to dismiss how you feel, either.
What actually helps when anxiety is high
Anxiety lives in the body as much as the mind — a tight chest, shallow breath, a racing pulse. That’s why the fastest relief usually starts physically: slowing your exhale tells your nervous system the threat has passed. Over time, short daily practices — guided breathing, calming sessions, gentle wind-downs — retrain that alarm system so it stops firing at everyday life. You don’t have to white-knuckle through it alone.
Anxiety test FAQ
What is the GAD-7 anxiety test?
The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) is a short, widely used questionnaire that asks how often seven common anxiety symptoms have bothered you over the last two weeks. Each answer scores 0 to 3, giving a total between 0 and 21. Clinicians and therapists around the world use it as a quick check-in — and now you can take it privately, here, in about a minute.
How is my anxiety score calculated?
Each of the seven questions is answered on the same scale: “Not at all” (0), “Several days” (1), “More than half the days” (2), and “Nearly every day” (3). We add those up for a total out of 21. A score of 0–4 suggests minimal anxiety, 5–9 mild, 10–14 moderate, and 15–21 severe. The bands are a guide, not a verdict.
Is this anxiety test accurate, and is it a diagnosis?
The GAD-7 is a well-validated screening tool, but a screen is not a diagnosis. It can flag that your anxiety is worth paying attention to, yet only a qualified professional can diagnose an anxiety disorder by understanding your full story. Use your result as a starting point for a conversation, not a final answer.
Is my result private?
Yes. The whole test runs in your browser — your answers and score are never sent to us or stored on a server. Close the tab and it’s gone. There’s no sign-up, no email, and nothing to download.
I scored high — what should I do next?
First, breathe; a number on a screen doesn’t define you. A higher score is simply a sign that some support could help. Consider talking to your doctor or a therapist, and in the meantime, daily calming practices — slow breathing, guided sessions, gentle routines — can ease the day-to-day edge. If you ever feel unsafe or in crisis, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis line right away.
This tool is an educational screener for general wellbeing, not a diagnosis or medical advice. Only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose an anxiety disorder. If you’re struggling or feel unsafe, please reach out to your doctor or a local crisis line.