Scale Introduction
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) free online test. Developed by Spitzer et al. (2006), this scale is widely used in primary care settings for mental disorder screening due to its simplicity.
Score Interpretation
| Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | No anxiety disorder |
| 5-9 | Possible mild anxiety (consultation with psychologist/mental health professional recommended) |
| 10-13 | Possible moderate anxiety (professional consultation advised) |
| 14-18 | Possible moderately severe anxiety (consult psychiatrist/mental health specialist) |
| 19-21 | Possible severe anxiety (immediate psychiatric consultation required) |