GAD-7 · 2 minutes
Anxiety screener (GAD-7)
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by these problems? Find out whether your anxiety symptoms are in the mild, moderate, or severe range — and what to do about it.
Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge.
Educational tool — not a diagnosis. GAD-7, Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams & Löwe 2006. Validated in primary care for generalised anxiety, panic, social anxiety and PTSD.
Frequently asked
Plain-language answers about anxiety, this screener, and what evaluation costs at a Class A hospital in China.
- What does a GAD-7 score mean?
- 0–4 minimal, 5–9 mild, 10–14 moderate, 15–21 severe. A score of 10 or higher has good sensitivity for generalised anxiety disorder and warrants clinical evaluation.
- Can the GAD-7 detect panic disorder or PTSD?
- It was originally validated for GAD but performs reasonably well as a non-specific anxiety screener for panic disorder, social anxiety and PTSD. A positive screen warrants a structured clinical interview to identify the specific condition.
- Are anxiety treatments available at Class A hospitals in China?
- Yes. SSRIs, SNRIs and short-course benzodiazepines are widely available. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is offered at major academic psychiatry departments, increasingly with English-speaking clinicians.
About this screener
GAD-7, Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams & Löwe 2006. Validated in primary care for generalised anxiety, panic, social anxiety and PTSD.
What this screener covers
- Generalised anxiety disorder(ICD-10 F41.1)
- Panic disorder(ICD-10 F41.0)
Validated source
Medical review
Reviewed by Panda Touring Care medical team (Psychiatry coordinator review) · last reviewed 2025-04-01
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