What this anxiety test measures
This anxiety test estimates how often you experience worry, tension, and restlessness over the past two weeks. It groups 21 self-report items into three domains: seven core symptoms inspired by the GAD-7 plus fourteen supplemental items on persistent worry and physical arousal.
Core anxiety symptoms
Nervousness, uncontrollable worry, restlessness, irritability, trouble relaxing, and dread that something bad might happen.
Persistent worry patterns
Rumination, reassurance seeking, avoidance, intolerance of uncertainty, and worry that crowds out enjoyable moments.
Physical tension and arousal
Muscle tension, sleep disruption, racing heart, shakiness, and fatigue linked to anxious arousal.
Two-week recall window
Items ask about frequency over the past two weeks, matching the GAD-7 recall period used in primary care screening.
How it works
Three steps from first question to your screening band. Click Start Test to open the interactive quiz in a full-screen modal.
Answer 21 frequency items
Rate each statement from Never to Very often. There is no timer and no auto-advance between items.
Items map to three domains
Your answers accumulate percentages for core anxiety, persistent worry, and somatic tension, plus a GAD-7 equivalent score on the seven core items.
View screening band and next steps
Results show a Lower, Moderate, or Elevated screening signal with domain bars, highlights, and professional referral guidance when appropriate.
Take the anxiety test
Rate 21 anxiety-related statements on a five-point frequency scale. Your answers produce an overall screening percentage, three domain scores, and a GAD-7 equivalent score with plain-language next steps.
Opens in a focused modal. No account required. Results stay on screen.
What your result means
Your overall screening percentage is the average of core anxiety, persistent worry, and somatic tension domain scores, each normalized to 0 through 100. The band groups that average into plain-language screening signals. Domain bars show whether racing thoughts or body tension drives your result.
| Screening band | Score range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Screening Signal | 0 to 35% | Fewer frequent symptoms; occasional worry may still occur |
| Moderate Screening Signal | 36 to 55% | Some frequent symptoms worth monitoring, especially if persistent across settings |
| Elevated Screening Signal | 56 to 100% | Frequent symptoms that may warrant professional anxiety evaluation |
The seven core items also produce a GAD-7 equivalent score mapped to published cutoffs: 5 to 9 mild, 10 to 14 moderate, 15 or higher severe screening range. A score of 10 or higher triggers a positive moderate+ flag inspired by GAD-7 clinical use, not a diagnosis.
Anxiety screening domains
The diagram below shows how domain scores appear in your results. High persistent worry with moderate somatic tension might still land you in Moderate if your overall average sits between bands.
What this test can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- Whether your self-reported symptoms lean mild, moderate, or frequent on this screener
- A screening percentage and three domain scores for worry and tension patterns
- A GAD-7 equivalent score on seven core items with published-style cutoffs
- A starting point for conversations with a clinician about anxiety evaluation
Cannot tell you
- Whether you have generalized anxiety disorder or any other clinical condition
- Official GAD-7 scores comparable to published research norms
- Whether you need medication, therapy type, or workplace accommodations
- Whether symptoms are better explained by thyroid disease, substance use, or trauma
GAD-7 and anxiety screening in primary care
In 2006, Robert Spitzer and colleagues published the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) in Archives of Internal Medicine. The seven-item instrument screens for core anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks using a 0 to 3 frequency scale. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 map to mild, moderate, and severe anxiety screening ranges widely used in outpatient and primary care settings. A score of 10 or higher often prompts follow-up evaluation, though only clinical assessment can confirm a diagnosis.
The Quiz Hub built this anxiety test as an expanded, plain-language screener inspired by GAD-7 themes. It uses seven core items plus fourteen supplemental worry and somatic tension items on a five-point scale. That trade-off favors richer domain feedback for casual users while naming the Spitzer et al. (2006) source honestly. NIMH notes that anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions and that evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce symptom burden when symptoms persist.
| The Quiz Hub test | What it adds |
|---|---|
| General mental health test | Four-domain wellbeing snapshot including mood and sleep, not GAD-7 core items alone |
| Am I normal quiz | Emotional stability, social comparison, and functioning reflection, not GAD-7 worry frequency |
| Social anxiety test | SPIN-inspired fear, avoidance, and arousal domains, not generalized worry screening |
| Shyness test | Temperament-style inhibition and group discomfort, not GAD-7 worry frequency |
| Am I bipolar quiz | Depressive and manic/hypomanic mood poles over 12 months, not two-week worry frequency |
| ADHD test | Inattention and hyperactivity domains, not worry frequency over two weeks |
| Autism test | Social communication and sensory patterns, not generalized worry screening |
| This anxiety test | Core GAD-style items plus persistent worry and somatic tension domain scores |
Sample item: rating Often on trouble relaxing raises your core anxiety domain score. Rating Very often on replaying conversations in your head raises persistent worry. Caffeine, sleep debt, and thyroid problems can mimic anxiety symptoms, so clinicians rule out other causes during evaluation. Browse more screeners on our mental health and clinical hub or read how we review quizzes in our editorial policy.
Anxiety test FAQ
What does this anxiety test measure?
This anxiety test measures self-reported frequency of worry, tension, and restlessness over the past two weeks. Twenty-one items cover seven core GAD-style symptoms plus supplemental worry and physical tension patterns. Results show a screening band, three domain scores, and a GAD-7 equivalent score. It is not a clinical diagnosis.
Does a positive screening result mean I have an anxiety disorder?
No. A positive screening signal means your responses suggest frequent symptoms on this abbreviated screener. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate generalized anxiety disorder or other conditions through structured interviews and rule-out of medical causes. Online tests cannot confirm or deny a diagnosis.
How is this related to the GAD-7?
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) was developed by Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams, and Lowe and published in 2006. Our online screener uses seven core items inspired by GAD-7 themes plus fourteen supplemental worry items in plain language. It is not the published GAD-7 instrument and is not validated for research or clinical use.
What should I do if I get an elevated screening signal?
Consider scheduling an evaluation with your primary care doctor or a licensed therapist who treats anxiety in adults. Bring your result summary and describe when symptoms began and how they affect work, sleep, or relationships. If you feel unsafe or in crisis, call or text 988 (US) or your local crisis line.
How long does the anxiety test take?
Most people finish in about 5 minutes. There are 21 items on a five-point frequency scale from Never to Very often. You can pause and return in the same browser session thanks to autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD, reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
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