What Is the GAD-7 Scale and How Does It Measure Anxiety
Learn about the GAD-7 anxiety scale, how it works, and what your score means for understanding anxiety severity.
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Validated Mental Health Clinical Scoring Benchmarks
Clinical assessment score ranges for PHQ-9 (Depression) and GAD-7 (Anxiety)
PHQ-9 Normal / Minimal
0 – 4 Points
No clinical intervention indicated
PHQ-9 Mild Depression
5 – 9 Points
Watchful waiting; repeat at follow-up
PHQ-9 Moderate
10 – 14 Points
Clinical treatment plan recommended
PHQ-9 Moderately Severe
15 – 19 Points
Active treatment with therapy/medication
PHQ-9 Severe Depression
20 – 27 Points
Immediate medical professional consultation
GAD-7 Anxiety Cutoff
10+ Points
89% sensitivity & 82% specificity for GAD
Verified Source: Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. The PHQ-9 & GAD-7 Validated Clinical Scales
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Data sources & methodology
- PHQ-9Public-domain depression screening (Kroenke et al., 2001).
- GAD-7Public-domain anxiety screening (Spitzer et al., 2006).
- PSSPerceived Stress Scale (Cohen et al., 1983).
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