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GAD-7

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7)

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The GAD-7 asks how often seven core symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder have occurred over the last two weeks. It's used in primary care, clinics, and research as a short screening and monitoring tool.

Comparison basis: 🌍 Cross-national validation · Cut-off from the validation literature

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7 statements · ~3 min

This questionnaire is for self-reflection only and does not replace a medical or psychotherapeutic diagnosis. If your score is in a concerning range, or you're in crisis, please reach out to a doctor, a licensed therapist, or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988, free and available 24/7 in the US).

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