DIAGNOSIS
Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) scale
 


Note: None of the information you provide in taking this test is retained. Nor can you be identified from providing these responses. Your privacy is therefore assured.

The HAD scale is a questionnaire commonly used by Doctors and Therapists to assess levels of Anxiety and Depression. If you require more information on the scale (including academic references) please click here.

To take the test, read each item and select from the drop-down list the reply which comes closest to how you have been feeling in the past week. Don’t take too long over your replies. Answer all the questions. Your immediate reaction to each item will probably be more accurate than a long thought-out response.

 

 

I feel tense or wound up

I still enjoy the things I used to enjoy

I get a sort of frightened feeling as if something awful is about to happen

I can laugh and see the funny side of things

Worrying thoughts go through my mind

I feel cheerful

I can sit at ease and feel relaxed

I feel as if I am slowed down

I get a sort of frightened feeling like butterflies in the stomach

I have lost interest in my appearance

I feel restless as if I have to be on the move

I look forward with enjoyment to things

I get sudden feelings of panic

I can enjoy a good book or radio or TV programme