What is the cutoff for GAD-7?

A score ≥10 is the recommended cutpoint for generalised anxiety disorder, with sensitivity 89% and specificity 82%. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent mild, moderate, and severe anxiety thresholds.

Can GAD-7 screen for panic disorder?

Yes. While developed for GAD, GAD-7 has good sensitivity for panic disorder (74%), social anxiety disorder (72%), and PTSD (66%), making it a useful broad anxiety screener.

GAD-7 Generalised Anxiety Disorder Score

Compute the Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale score. A validated 7-item instrument measuring anxiety severity with cutpoints for mild (5), moderate (10), and severe (15) anxiety.

Data set — comma or newline separated

Statistical Results — n = 8

Count (n)8

Sum (Σx)40

Min2

Max9

Range7

Q14

Q35.5

IQR1.5

Mean (μ)5

Median4.5

Mode4

Pop. Variance (σ²)4

Pop. Std Dev (σ)2

Sample Variance (s²)4.571428571

Sample Std Dev (s)2.138089935

Skewness0.65625

Excess Kurtosis-0.21875

How to Use

Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Compute the Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale score. A validated 7-item instrument measuring anxiety severity with cutpoints for mild (5), moderate (10), and severe (15) anxiety. Use the gad-7 score result to inform your calculation.

GAD-7 Generalised Anxiety Disorder Score

How to Use

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cutoff for GAD-7?

Can GAD-7 screen for panic disorder?