Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 Item (GAD-7)

The GAD-7 is a self-report tool used to measure the severity of generalized anxiety disorder. It helps in identifying symptoms and monitoring treatment progress.

Overview

The GAD-7 is used to assess the severity of generalized anxiety disorder.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

7

TIME TO COMPLETE

3-5

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of anxiety symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.92)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating GAD-7 scores with clinical assessments of anxiety.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor anxiety.

Research and References
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.

Related Assessments

PHQ-9,

BAI

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 Item (GAD-7) FAQS

What is the GAD-7 used for?

The GAD-7 is used to assess the severity of generalized anxiety disorder.

How is the GAD-7 scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the GAD-7?

It is typically self-administered by adults.

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