Anxiety Screening Score (GAD-7 Simplified) Formula
Understand the math behind the anxiety screening score (gad-7 simplified). Each variable explained with a worked example.
Formulas Used
Anxiety Score
total_score = nervous + worry + restless + irritable + afraidMax Possible Score
severity_indicator = 15Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
nervous | Feeling nervous or on edge (0-3) | 1 |
worry | Not being able to stop worrying (0-3) | 1 |
restless | Feeling restless or unable to sit still (0-3) | 1 |
irritable | Becoming easily irritated (0-3) | 1 |
afraid | Feeling afraid something awful might happen (0-3) | 0 |
How It Works
Anxiety Screening
This simplified tool is inspired by validated anxiety questionnaires. It is NOT a diagnostic tool.
Scoring Guide
| Score | Severity | |---|---| | 0-4 | Minimal anxiety | | 5-9 | Mild anxiety | | 10-14 | Moderate anxiety | | 15 | Severe anxiety |
Important
This screening tool does not replace professional evaluation. If you score 10 or above, or if anxiety is interfering with your life, please speak with a healthcare provider.
Worked Example
Rating each symptom over the past two weeks.
nervous = 1worry = 1restless = 1irritable = 1afraid = 0
- 01Nervous = 1, Worry = 1, Restless = 1
- 02Irritable = 1, Afraid = 0
- 03Total = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 0 = 4 (Minimal anxiety)
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