Anxiety Test: A Gentle GAD-7 Check-In
This is a free anxiety test based on the GAD-7, a screening tool used in clinics worldwide. Seven questions about the past two weeks give you a score from 0 to 21, a sense of what that score means, and a gentle next step. It is a check-in, not a diagnosis.
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Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Answer for how things have actually been, not how you would like them to be. There are no right answers here.
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What This Score Can and Cannot Tell You
The GAD-7 is one of the most widely used anxiety screeners in the world, and it earns that place: it is brief, well studied, and good at flagging when worry deserves a closer look. It also has honest limits. It sees only the past two weeks. It measures how often symptoms visit, not why they visit. And like most screening tools, it was developed and validated largely in Western settings, so it reads a Singaporean life through a borrowed lens.
So hold the number lightly. A low score does not cancel a hard season, and a high score is not a sentence; scores move as life and support move. What the number is genuinely good for is turning a vague sense of "maybe it is bad, maybe I am overreacting" into something you can look at, and, if you choose, bring to someone.
Questions About This Check-In
Is this anxiety test a diagnosis?
No. The GAD-7 is a screening tool: it measures how often anxiety symptoms have shown up over the past two weeks, and nothing more. Only a qualified professional can diagnose an anxiety disorder, and you do not need a diagnosis to deserve or seek support.
How accurate is the GAD-7?
It is one of the most widely validated anxiety screeners in the world, used in clinics and research across many countries. In the original study, scores of 10 and above identified most people with generalised anxiety disorder while keeping false alarms low. It is still a snapshot of two weeks, and most screening tools were developed largely in Western settings, so treat the score as a conversation starter rather than a verdict.
Will my answers be saved anywhere?
No. Your answers live only on this page while it is open. Nothing is stored, sent, or seen by anyone, including me. Close the tab and they are gone.
What should I do if my score is high?
First, take a slow breath; a high score is information, not an emergency by itself. It suggests the past two weeks have carried a heavy load, and that support is worth reaching for. A free discovery call with me, or an appointment with your GP, are both good next steps. If you feel unsafe, call 999, the Samaritans of Singapore at 1767, or the IMH helpline at 6389 2222 now.
The GAD-7 was developed by Dr Robert Spitzer, Dr Janet Williams, Dr Kurt Kroenke and colleagues with an educational grant from Pfizer. It is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. Reference: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B. A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder: The GAD-7. Archives of Internal Medicine, 166(10) (2006). This page is educational and is not a substitute for psychotherapy or medical advice.
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