Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) Test
How the Scales are Structured
Who Usually Takes This Test?
See How You Compare
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Example Questions From the Test
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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
Severity of anxiety symptoms can be efficiently assessed in clinical settings using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). Developed by Max Hamilton, it is a clinician-rated measure intended to quantify the intensity of anxiety in patients presenting with anxiety and related conditions.
The instrument consists of 14 items and is typically completed in about 3 minutes as part of a structured clinical interview, with ratings based on the clinician’s observations and the patient’s report. It samples both psychological features (e.g., anxious mood, tension) and somatic manifestations (e.g., autonomic and physical complaints), supporting symptom monitoring over time. The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) is commonly used to document baseline severity and to track change with treatment in routine practice and research contexts.