Do I have Anxiety?

Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million adults in the United States – almost 20% - so, if you have anxiety, you are not alone.

Directions: During the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? Rate each of the statements in the table below.

What Your Score Means

A score of 5 - 9 indicates mild anxiety, and monitoring is recommended. For Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, and PTSD, a cutoff score of 8 may be used for optimal sensitivity/specificity.

A score of 10 - 14 indicates moderate anxiety and a possible clinically significant condition. Further assessment (including diagnostic interview and mental status examination) is suggested.

A score of 15 or greater indicates severe anxiety, and active treatment is probably warranted.

Please Note:

Online screening tools are not diagnostic instruments. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical or mental health condition and cannot be substituted for the advice of physicians, licensed professionals, or therapists who are familiar with your specific situation.

Consult a licensed medical professional or call 911 if you are in need of immediate assistance.

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Reference:
Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB, Löwe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006 May 22;166(10):1092-7.