This is a screening test, not a diagnosis, and if you have thoughts of hurting yourself, get help now: call an ambulance (123 in Egypt, 997 in Saudi Arabia, 998 in the UAE) or go to the nearest emergency department.
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How it works and when to use it
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) has 7 questions, for each you choose how often it bothered you over the last two weeks: not at all (0), several days (1), more than half the days (2), nearly every day (3), and the calculator adds them up from 0 to 21.
The severity cut-offs are the authors' own (Spitzer and colleagues, 2006): 5 mild, 10 moderate and 15 severe, and a score of 10 or more is worth an assessment by a doctor.
The scale also picks up panic and social anxiety at times, so the doctor decides what the problem is after the interview.
Reference: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med 2006;166(10):1092-7 (cut-offs 5, 10, 15); free to use
Frequently asked questions
Does this anxiety test diagnose me?
No, it is a screening of how severe the symptoms are, the diagnosis needs an interview with a psychiatrist or psychologist.
What is the difference between everyday worry and an anxiety disorder?
Everyday worry passes and is tied to a situation, an anxiety disorder lasts most days for six months or more, is hard to control and affects daily life, and a doctor tells the two apart.
When should I see a doctor?
If the score is 10 or more, if the symptoms affect your sleep, work or relationships, or if they come with frequent palpitations or breathlessness that need a physical cause ruled out.
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