Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental disorders. It can develop in people of all ages, both adults and children. However, anxiety disorders affect women twice as often than men. Do you have symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder? Find out by answering the GAD-7 questionnaire.
The GAD-7 Generalized Anxiety Questionnaire is a screening tool. It is used to describe the feelings associated with experiencing generalized anxiety disorder. This questionnaire consists of 7 questions relating to the period of the last two weeks. Please indicate the answer most similar to the experienced feelings.
The very result of the questionnaire may constitute a basis for suspecting or excluding experiencing this disorder. However, it is not a diagnostic tool. If the questionnaire result suggests behavior indicative of generalized anxiety disorder in a person, it is recommended to consult a psychologist or psychiatrist to confirm or rule out the diagnosis. If the suggested symptoms are confirmed by a specialist, he or she will order appropriate treatment.