Free Online Anxiety Test
Feeling on edge, worrying a lot, or avoiding situations that make you nervous? These free anxiety questionnaires help you see how often and how strongly you experience anxiety symptoms, using scales that researchers and clinicians use worldwide.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7
7-item anxiety screening tool measuring symptom severity over the past 2 weeks. Scores range from 0 to 21.
Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21
21-item short form measuring depression, anxiety, and stress over the past week. Each subscale has 7 items scored 0-3. Multiply subscale su…
Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-42
42-item full-length measure of depression, anxiety, and stress over the past week. Each subscale has 14 items scored 0-3 (range 0-42 per su…
Penn State Worry Questionnaire
16-item measure of the trait of worry. Scores range from 16 to 80; higher scores indicate greater worry severity.
Oxford Agoraphobic Avoidance Scale
Rates avoidance and anticipated distress across 8 everyday situations associated with agoraphobia.
Mental Health Inventory-5
5-item mental health screening measure derived from the RAND SF-36 (items 9b, 9c, 9d, 9f, 9h). Assesses psychological well-being and distre…
Mental Health Inventory (MHI-38)
38-item measure of psychological distress and well-being developed for the Medical Outcomes Study. Most items use a 6-point frequency scale…
What these tests measure
Different anxiety tests look at different things. The GAD-7 focuses on generalized worry and tension over the past two weeks. The DASS-21 separates anxiety from depression and stress. The Penn State Worry Questionnaire looks specifically at how excessive and hard to control your worrying is, and the Oxford Agoraphobic Avoidance Scale looks at avoidance of situations such as crowds or travelling alone.
Taking more than one scale can give a fuller picture, because anxiety can show up as worry, physical tension, panic or avoidance.
Who it is for
Anyone who wants to reflect on their anxiety levels, students and professionals tracking stress over time, and people preparing to talk to a doctor or counsellor.
How to use your result
Your score is a snapshot of how you have been feeling or behaving recently. It is meant for self-reflection, education and research and is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Where a scale has no published norm entered on PsiQ, we do not invent one, so you will see raw scores rather than made-up percentiles.
If you are struggling: please talk to a doctor or a qualified mental-health professional. In India you can call Tele-MANAS at 14416, a free government mental-health helpline. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services.
Frequently asked questions
Is this anxiety test accurate?+
These are established self-report scales, but any online questionnaire is a screening tool. It can show that your symptoms are worth discussing with a professional; it cannot diagnose an anxiety disorder.
Which anxiety test should I take first?+
The GAD-7 is short and widely used, so it is a good starting point. If you also feel low or overwhelmed, the DASS-21 covers anxiety, depression and stress together.
What should I do if my anxiety score is high?+
A high score means your recent symptoms are worth taking seriously. Consider speaking with a doctor, psychiatrist or clinical psychologist, especially if anxiety affects your sleep, work, studies or relationships.