quick test · anxiety (GAD-7)

Is it anxiety, or just
a rough week?

2 minutes. Free. Completely anonymous. You're not the only one wondering if what you're feeling is "just stress" or something more. The test doesn't ask for your name or email, and nothing is sent anywhere — your answers stay in your browser.

Based on GAD-7, the questionnaire used by therapists and researchers internationally for anxiety screening.

how it works

This is a self-assessment tool, not a diagnosis. But it can show you whether what you're going through has a pattern, and whether it's worth talking to someone about it. Answer the 7 questions below, thinking about the last 2 weeks.

And no, you're not a rare case: European studies show that over 6% of adults have an anxiety disorder in a given year, and between 9 and 16% over their lifetime. Sources: ESEMeD 2004, Kessler 2007 (WHO), Wittchen 2011.

Question 1 of 7

Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Question 2 of 7

Not being able to stop or control worrying

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Question 3 of 7

Worrying too much about different things

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Question 4 of 7

Trouble relaxing

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Question 5 of 7

Being so restless that it's hard to sit still

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Question 6 of 7

Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Question 7 of 7

Feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

The 3 questions below are informal, for context only — they don't count toward your score.

Context (not scored)

Do you avoid certain social situations out of fear of being judged?

Yes No

Context (not scored)

Do you have trouble sleeping because your mind keeps running negative scenarios?

Yes No

Context (not scored)

Do you feel anxiety is affecting your work or relationships?

Yes No

frequently asked questions

What you should know about this test.

What is the GAD-7 anxiety test?

GAD-7 is a 7-question self-assessment questionnaire widely used by therapists and researchers for generalized anxiety screening. It's a validated, publicly available instrument.

Is the anxiety test free and anonymous?

Yes. The test takes about 2 minutes, it's completely free, and your score is calculated directly in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, and no name or email is required to see your result.

Is this online anxiety test a diagnosis?

No. It's a self-assessment tool based on GAD-7, not a clinical evaluation. Only a licensed psychologist or therapist can diagnose. Your result shows whether your symptoms follow a pattern, not a medical conclusion.

How common are anxiety disorders?

Common. The European ESEMeD study (Alonso et al., 2004) found that over 6% of adults have an anxiety disorder in a given year, and 13.6% over their lifetime. The WHO World Mental Health synthesis (Kessler et al., 2007) estimates lifetime prevalence between 9.9% and 16.7%, and the extended EU estimate (Wittchen et al., 2011) puts annual prevalence as high as 14%. Full citations are in the sources section.

How is the anxiety test score calculated?

The sum of your answers to the 7 GAD-7 questions gives a score from 0 to 21, split into 4 bands: minimal (0-4), mild (5-9), moderate (10-14), and severe (15-21).

How often should I retake the anxiety test?

There's no fixed rule. If symptoms persist or change, you can retake the test periodically, for example every few weeks, to see if the pattern holds or shifts.

What should I do if my score shows moderate or severe anxiety?

Consider talking to a psychologist or therapist. You can also read the free guide "5 things to know before your first therapy session", available above, right after your result.

How much does therapy for anxiety cost in Romania?

Based on data aggregated on aponia.ro from 142 public rates, an individual psychotherapy session costs a median of 250 RON (June 2026), with most falling between 200 and 350 RON. Full breakdown (Romanian-language page): aponia.ro/cat-costa-terapie-romania.

What if I'm having thoughts of harming myself?

Call your local emergency number, or in Romania: 112 (emergency) or TelVerde Antisuicid, 0800 801 200, free and confidential, Friday-Sunday 19:00-07:00, or email sos@antisuicid.ro.

sources and references

What this page is based on.

The instrument and the prevalence figures cited above come from peer-reviewed studies, verified directly at the source:

Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B (2006). A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Archives of Internal Medicine, 166(10), 1092-1097. PubMed
Alonso J, Angermeyer MC, Bernert S, et al. (2004). Prevalence of mental disorders in Europe: results from the European Study of the Epidemiology of Mental Disorders (ESEMeD) project. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 109(s420), 21-27. PubMed
Kessler RC, Angermeyer M, Anthony JC, et al. (2007). Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of mental disorders in the World Health Organization's World Mental Health Survey Initiative. World Psychiatry, 6(3), 168-176. PubMed Central
Wittchen HU, Jacobi F, Rehm J, et al. (2011). The size and burden of mental disorders and other disorders of the brain in Europe 2010. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 21(9), 655-679. PubMed
Bandelow B, Michaelis S (2015). Epidemiology of anxiety disorders in the 21st century. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 17(3), 327-335. PubMed Central

The crisis line (TelVerde Antisuicid) is verified on antisuicid.ro. The therapy rates cited come from aponia.ro's analysis of 142 public rates (June 2026, Romanian-language page).