GAD-7: Anxiety Screening Tool
GAD-7: Anxiety Screening Tool
- This tool is intended for use by medical and mental health professionals.
- It is based on internationally recognized guidelines for the diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder and reflects current psychiatric research.
- The questionnaire is designed for professional environments such as primary care, psychiatry, or medicolegal reporting.
- It may contain technical language or clinical scoring terms.
- Individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety should consult a licensed mental health provider for assessment and care.
Note about credits
This is a free tool provided by CogniLex to support clinicians. CogniLex does not profit from its use. Full credit goes to the original developers of the GAD-7: Drs. Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams, and Löwe. The tool is in the public domain and freely available for clinical and educational use.
Further reading and references
- Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB, Löwe B.A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092–7.
- Plummer F, Manea L, Trepel D, McMillan D.Screening for anxiety disorders with the GAD-7 and GAD-2: a systematic review and diagnostic meta-analysis. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2016;39:24–31.
- Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB, Monahan PO, Löwe B.Anxiety disorders in primary care: prevalence, impairment, comorbidity, and detection. Ann Intern Med. 2007;146(5):317–25.
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The scores and labels generated are based on standardized psychometric properties but do not replace clinical judgment.