# GAD-7 anxiety: what your score means

_The GAD-7 is a 7-question anxiety screen scored from 0 to 21: 5 is mild, 10 moderate and 15 severe. A score of 10 or more is worth a professional's..._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> The GAD-7 is a 7-question anxiety screen scored from 0 to 21: 5 is mild, 10 moderate and 15 severe. A score of 10 or more is worth a professional's opinion.

**GAD-7 questions:** 7
_Scored 0 to 21. Spitzer et al., 2006._

**Anxiety: at a glance**

| Who should get checked | How it is checked | How we help | Fee |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GAD-7 score 0 to 4: minimal anxiety | The GAD-7 questionnaire (7 questions) | GAD-7 anxiety screening | Mental health screening, KES 100 |

## GAD-7 anxiety: what your score means: your questions answered

**Q: What does a GAD-7 score of 0 to 4 mean?**

A: Minimal anxiety.

**Q: What does a GAD-7 score of 5 to 9 mean?**

A: Mild.

**Q: What does a GAD-7 score of 10 to 14 mean?**

A: Moderate: worth seeing a mental health professional.

**Q: What does a GAD-7 score of 15 to 21 mean?**

A: Severe: see a professional soon.

**Q: Which test is used?**

A: The GAD-7 questionnaire (7 questions).

**Q: What if the result is not normal?**

A: A conversation about your GAD-7 score. Talking therapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Medicine where a clinician advises it. Follow-up to see what is helping.

**Q: What does it cost?**

A: Under the Social Health Authority, mental health services are listed among the benefits. Private therapy prices vary.

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: Not sure what is due for you? The anxiety screening uses the GAD-7, a 7-question tool used worldwide. Your score comes with a clear next step, from self-care to seeing a mental health professional. It costs KES 100. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours (Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm) to book what you need at a facility that suits your budget and location.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)
- [Social Health Authority, Benefit tariffs](https://sha.go.ke/benefit-tariffs/)

## More on this condition

- [Anxiety: signs, risks and checks in Kenya](https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/health/anxiety)
- [How to lower your risk of anxiety | My Wellness Health](https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/health/anxiety/prevention)