Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)

In the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?

A score of 0-4 suggests you are likely experiencing normal stressors that come with daily life. This is incredibly common, but it can still help to talk to somebody! Stress and its causes can be healthily processed with the help of a trained provider, especially the clinical psychologists here at Elysian. Contact us at (571) 620-6181, or at https://www.elysianps.com/contact for more information.

A score of 5-9 suggests you may be experiencing mild anxiety. Individuals experiencing mild levels of anxiety have more frequent or persistent symptoms than those with normal stress-induced anxiety, but typically still have better daily function than those with a severe anxiety or panic disorder. This can be common and is often managed with exercise, talk therapy, and/or medication. Symptoms and their causes can be healthily processed with the help of a trained provider, especially the clinical psychologists here at Elysian.

A score of 10-14 suggests you may be experiencing moderate anxiety. Individuals experiencing moderate levels of anxiety have more frequent or persistent symptoms than those with mild anxiety and can begin experiencing issues with daily function and emotional control. This can often be managed with specialized talk therapy and/or medication in addition to possible lifestyle adjustments. Please remember you are not alone. These symptoms and their causes can be processed with the help of a trained provider, especially the clinical psychologists here at Elysian. Contact us at (571) 620-6181, or at https://www.elysianps.com/contact for more information.

A score of 15-21 suggests you may be experiencing severe anxiety. The effects of severe anxiety can be debilitating for many people and should be addressed quickly. Although this is not an overnight fix, severe anxiety can often be managed with specialized talk therapy, coping strategies, and/or medication in addition to lifestyle adjustments. Please remember you are not alone. These symptoms and their causes can be processed with the help of a trained provider, especially the specialized clinical psychologists here at Elysian. Contact us at (571) 620-6181, or at https://www.elysianps.com/contact for more information.

NOTE: if you ever have any thoughts of hurting yourself or others, please contact 911, the National Suicide & Crisis Helpline by dialing 988, or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.