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Anxiety Self-Assessment

This test is designed to identify symptoms of anxiety. Note: There is no computer-related interactive component to this instrument in an effort to protect your anonymity. No one has access to your results; they are for your review only.

Please read the following items and choose YES if an item applies to you more often than not over the past two weeks.  choose NO if an item does not apply to you more often than not over the past two weeks.


YES      NO       “I feel nervous most days.”

YES      NO       “I have difficulty focusing or keeping my mind from going blank.”

YES      NO       ”I cannot stop worrying.”

YES      NO       “I feel restless, edgy or keyed up.”

YES      NO       “My muscles are tense and tight most days.”

YES      NO       “I tire more easily than usual.”

YES      NO       “I have trouble sleeping.”


If you answered YES to one or more items, you may benefit from speaking with a counselor.  If you are an Emory employee or immediate family member, you may contact the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) at 404-727-4328 for free and confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

Disclaimer:  This screening test is not appropriate for, and should not be completed by, persons under age 18.  This screening test is not a substitute for a complete evaluation, but it can help you learn if your symptoms are consistent with anxiety.   For an accurate diagnosis of any mental health condition, you should seek an evaluation from a qualified mental health professional.  If you’re experiencing a potentially life-threatening problem, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Items used are derived from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Ed, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR)