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Based on the GAD-7, used by doctors and mental health professionals worldwide
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Severity Levels
Detailed scores from minimal to severe, with clear guidance
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Select the anxiety screening that fits your time. Both versions provide validated results.
What is an Anxiety Quiz?
An anxiety quiz (also called an anxiety test, anxiety screening, or worry assessment) is a tool designed to evaluate symptoms of anxiety. Our free online anxiety quiz is based on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), developed for clinical anxiety screening.
What Does This Test Measure?
This anxiety test evaluates common anxiety symptoms:
- Excessive worry — Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
- Physical symptoms — Restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension
- Cognitive symptoms — Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
- Sleep disturbance — Trouble falling or staying asleep
Do I Have Anxiety?
Many people search "do I have anxiety" wondering about their symptoms. This anxiety quiz helps answer that question using clinically validated criteria. Our anxiety test compares your responses to established severity thresholds.
Types of Anxiety Assessed
Our anxiety quiz screens for common anxiety patterns:
- Generalized Anxiety — Persistent, excessive worry about everyday things
- Social Anxiety — Fear of social situations and judgment
- Panic Symptoms — Sudden intense fear with physical symptoms
- Physical Manifestations — Headaches, stomach issues, muscle tension
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this anxiety quiz accurate?
Yes, our anxiety test uses the GAD-7, a validated screening tool with 89% sensitivity and 82% specificity. This anxiety quiz is used in clinical settings worldwide.
Can this test diagnose anxiety disorders?
No online anxiety quiz can diagnose clinical anxiety. This anxiety test is a screening tool. Only licensed healthcare providers can diagnose anxiety disorders.
What's the difference between normal worry and anxiety?
Normal worry is temporary and proportional. Anxiety involves persistent, excessive worry that interferes with daily life. This anxiety test evaluates symptom frequency and severity.
What is a "normal" anxiety score?
On the GAD-7, scores of 0-4 indicate minimal anxiety, 5-9 suggest mild anxiety, 10-14 indicate moderate anxiety, and 15-21 suggest severe anxiety. Scores of 10 or above typically warrant clinical attention.
References
- Spitzer, R. L., et al. (2006). A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: The GAD-7. Archives of Internal Medicine, 166(10), 1092-1097. DOI
- Kroenke, K., et al. (2007). Anxiety disorders in primary care: Prevalence, impairment, comorbidity, and detection. Annals of Internal Medicine, 146(5), 317-325. DOI
- Lowe, B., et al. (2008). Validation and standardization of the GAD-7 in the general population. Medical Care, 46(3), 266-274. DOI
Assessment Foundation: Based on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), a clinically validated screening tool developed by Drs. Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams, and Löwe.
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