Screening
Anxiety Self-Screening test
A structured check-in on anxiety symptoms.
What this test is
A self-screening questionnaire based on common generalised anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks. This is an educational self-assessment tool. It cannot diagnose anything, and it is not a substitute for a conversation with a qualified professional.
This is a screening and self-assessment tool. It cannot diagnose any condition and is not a substitute for assessment by a qualified professional. If you are struggling, please speak with a doctor or a mental health professional.
Who it is for
Anyone who wants a structured description of this side of themselves — for their own understanding, for a conversation with someone close to them, or as preparation for a decision. It is an educational self-assessment: it is not a recruitment instrument and it is not a clinical or diagnostic assessment.
How the test works
You answer 20 statements one at a time on a five-point agreement scale, which takes about 8 minutes. Roughly half the items are reverse-keyed, so agreeing with everything does not inflate your scores. Answers are averaged per dimension and reported as a percentage of the maximum for that dimension, then turned into a written profile.
What you'll receive
- Your symptom range with a plain-English explanation
- What the result does and does not mean
- Evidence-based coping strategies and next steps
What it measures
Worry
Frequency and control of worry.
Physical symptoms
Bodily signs of anxiety.
Daily impact
Effect on work and relationships.
Limitations
This is a self-report questionnaire, so it measures how you describe yourself today — which is shaped by mood, recent events and how you would like to be seen. Scores are percentages within this test, not percentile ranks against a population sample. Read the result as a description to think with, not a fact about you. How to interpret your results goes into this in more depth.
Scientific basis
- Spitzer, R. L., Kroenke, K., Williams, J. B. W., & Löwe, B. (2006). A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Archives of Internal Medicine, 166(10), 1092–1097. View publication
- Plummer, F., et al. (2016). Screening for anxiety disorders with the GAD-7 and GAD-2: a systematic review. General Hospital Psychiatry, 39, 24–31. View publication
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the anxiety self-screening test take?
About 8 minutes. There are 20 statements, each answered on a five-point agreement scale, one at a time.
Is the anxiety self-screening test free?
Taking the test and seeing your scored preview is free. The complete written report is an optional one-off unlock — there is no subscription.
How are my results calculated?
Each answer becomes a number, reverse-keyed items are flipped, and the items belonging to each dimension are averaged and expressed as a percentage of the maximum for that dimension.
Do I need an account?
No account is needed to start. You create a free account when you finish, so your answers and any unlocked report stay available to you.
Can this assessment diagnose a condition?
No. It is an educational screening self-assessment. It describes what you reported and cannot diagnose anything. Speak with a doctor or a qualified mental health professional if a result concerns you.
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