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GAD-7: an anxiety self-check
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Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
0 of 7 answered
| Question | Not at all | Several days | More than half the days | Nearly every day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge | ||||
| 2. Not being able to stop or control worrying | ||||
| 3. Worrying too much about different things | ||||
| 4. Trouble relaxing | ||||
| 5. Being so restless that it is hard to sit still | ||||
| 6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable | ||||
| 7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen |
1. Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge
2. Not being able to stop or control worrying
3. Worrying too much about different things
4. Trouble relaxing
5. Being so restless that it is hard to sit still
6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable
7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen
Please answer the highlighted question. Every item counts toward an accurate score.
Please don't carry this alone
Some of your answers suggest you may be having thoughts of self-harm, or things feel very heavy right now. Support is available right now: Lifeline 13 11 14 · Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 · 13YARN 13 92 76 · in an emergency call 000. You can also see our urgent help page, and if you'd like us to call you, share your details below.
That's a lot to be carrying
Your answers put you in the higher range for this check. That isn't a diagnosis, but it does suggest things have been hard, and it's worth talking to someone. A psychologist or your GP is a good place to start, and you can book with us or share your result below.
If things ever feel urgent: Lifeline 13 11 14 · Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 · in an emergency call 000.
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About this instrument: Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams & Löwe (2006). A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. This self-check is provided for information only and does not replace professional assessment.
