GAD-7 anxiety test — free, private, takes 2 minutes
Your mind won't stop running, even when nothing is wrong. The worry that jumps to the next thing the moment one is settled. The tight chest before a phone call. The sense that something is about to go wrong, with no evidence anywhere. You've probably been told to relax, which helps nobody. These are the seven questions clinicians actually use. Two private minutes, and something more useful than "just don't overthink it".
Free · private · your answers are never sold. The GAD-7 is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. You'll answer eight questions: the screener's seven, which are the only ones scored, plus one safety question of ours at the end.
Free · Private · ~2 minutes
A private, 8-question check. See your result in about two minutes — your answers are never sold.
If you or someone else may be in immediate danger, call 112 now. For free 24×7 mental-health support, call Tele-MANAS at 14416 or 1-800-891-4416. Nily is not a crisis service.
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What is the GAD-7?
The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) is a published, public-domain seven-item questionnaire that asks how often you were bothered by specific anxiety symptoms over the last two weeks. Each item scores 0 to 3, giving a total from 0 to 21, which is read against conventional severity ranges. It is a screening and monitoring tool, not a diagnostic test: a score cannot establish that you have an anxiety condition, does not cover every anxiety-related condition, cannot rule out physical causes such as thyroid problems, and does not replace assessment by a qualified professional.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GAD-7?
The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) is a published, public-domain seven-item questionnaire that measures how often you were bothered by specific anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks. It is widely used in clinical practice as a screening and monitoring tool.
Does a GAD-7 score mean I have an anxiety disorder?
No. The GAD-7 is a screening tool, not a diagnostic test. It reports how much seven specific symptoms bothered you in a two-week window. Only a qualified professional can assess and diagnose, and the questionnaire does not cover every anxiety-related condition.
Can a physical cause raise my score?
Yes. Thyroid problems, heart rhythm disturbances, caffeine, some medicines, withdrawal states and sleep deprivation can all produce symptoms that look like anxiety on this questionnaire. A screener cannot rule those out, which is why a professional assessment matters.
What are the GAD-7 score ranges?
The seven items score 0 to 3 each, giving a total from 0 to 21, with conventional bands at 0-4, 5-9, 10-14 and 15-21. Nily reports your band in neutral language — a minimal, mild, moderate or severe range — because a band describes reported symptoms, not a condition you have.
Why is there an eighth question?
The GAD-7 itself is seven items, and only those seven count toward your score. Because this is a mental-health tool, Nily adds one final safety question of its own. It contributes nothing to the score; if you answer yes, the flow stops immediately and shows emergency and helpline options.
Should I take the PHQ-9 as well?
Anxiety and low mood often travel together, and many people find it useful to complete both. Neither is a diagnosis, and taking both does not produce one — it simply gives a fuller description to bring to a qualified professional.
If you or someone else may be in immediate danger, call 112 now or go to the nearest emergency department. For free 24×7 mental-health support, call Tele-MANAS at 14416 or 1-800-891-4416. Nily is not a crisis service.