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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-2 and GAD-7)

Tests & Measures

Summary

What it measures:

  • This brief self-report measure was developed to help identify people who may have generalized anxiety disorder.1
  • There is a 7-item scale (GAD-7) and 2-item scale (GAD-2).
  • This tool has been culturally adapted and validated in many different languages.
ICF Domain(s)                                                             
  • Body Function and Structures               
ICF Categories
  • Emotional Functions – b152
  • Contextual factors
    • Personal factors

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Resource Details

Date: December 28, 2022
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  Test & Measure

Symptoms & Conditions

Mental Health, Anxiety

Author(s)

Jeanine Kolman, PT, DPT

Reviewer(s)

Erin Faraclas, PT, DPT, PhD, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach

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