The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale) is a screening tool utilized in many mental health and primary care settings, to assess syptom severity associated with general stress and anxiety, as well as the four most common anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). This is a widely accepted screening tool that many clinicians have integrated into their weekly practice, in order to more effectively assess client s