Mental health · Clinical screener

GAD-7 Anxiety Screening Tool

The GAD-7 is a validated 7-item screener for generalized anxiety disorder. It is quick, reliable, and the most common companion to the PHQ-9 in primary and behavioral health.

Scoring and severity bands

Score	Severity
0-4	Minimal
5-9	Mild
10-14	Moderate
15-21	Severe

When to administer it

Send the GAD-7 at intake and re-administer it to track treatment response. In Zentake it can be bundled with the PHQ-9 so both scores are in the chart before the session begins.

Frequently asked

Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 questions, answered.

How is the GAD-7 scored?

Sum the seven items (each 0 to 3) for a total of 0 to 21. Bands are 0-4 minimal, 5-9 mild, 10-14 moderate, and 15-21 severe. Zentake scores it automatically on submit.

Is the GAD-7 free to use?

Yes. The GAD-7 is copyright-free and freely available for clinical and research use.

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