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Mind & Emotions

Overthinking & Anxiety Check

Nine questions from GAD-7 and PHQ-2 — anxiety and mood screening tools widely used by health professionals.

Based on: GAD-7 (Spitzer et al., 2006) and PHQ-2 (Kroenke et al., 2003). The result is an initial screening, not a diagnosis. Your answers and number are kept confidential.

Questions & answers

What does the GAD-7 score mean?

A score of 0–4 means minimal anxiety; 5–9 mild; 10–14 moderate; 15–21 severe. A score of 10 or more usually warrants further assessment by a professional.

Is overthinking a disorder?

Thinking about many things now and then is normal. What matters is when worry is hard to stop, lasts for weeks and disrupts sleep, work or relationships.

Is a psychologist consultation confidential?

Yes. Everything discussed is kept confidential in line with the professional code of ethics.