Score the seven-item Generalised Anxiety Disorder questionnaire. See the severity band and what NICE suggests next.
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The GAD-7 is a seven-item questionnaire for generalised anxiety disorder. It asks about symptoms over the last two weeks.
It also screens reasonably well for panic disorder, social anxiety and PTSD.
| Score | Anxiety |
|---|---|
| 0–4 | Minimal |
| 5–9 | Mild |
| 10–14 | Moderate |
| 15–21 | Severe |
A score of 10 or more suggests probable generalised anxiety disorder. NICE CG113 advises NHS Talking Therapies, with sertraline first line if drug treatment is chosen.
Seven items score 0 to 3 each, giving 0 to 21.
A score of 10 or more suggests probable generalised anxiety disorder.
No. It is a screening and severity tool. Confirm with clinical assessment.
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