General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)

The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a self-reported questionnaire used for screening and measuring the severity of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It consists of seven items that assess the frequency of various anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks, providing a score that indicates the level of anxiety.

To diagnose generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), healthcare professionals typically conduct a comprehensive clinical assessment, including a detailed history, physical examination, and mental status evaluation. They may also use screening tools like the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) to help identify the presence and severity of anxiety symptoms. However, the GAD-7 alone is not sufficient for making a diagnosis, and additional evaluation is necessary to confirm GAD and rule out other conditions.

The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) are brief, self-reported questionnaires used as primary care and outpatient screening tools. The GAD-7 screens for generalized anxiety disorder, while the PHQ-9 screens for depressive symptoms. Both measures assess the frequency and severity of symptoms over the past two weeks, providing scores that guide further evaluation and treatment planning.