Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Test
Understand your anxiety and depression levels over the past week in about 10 minutes. With 14 quick items, it delivers a clear snapshot to guide next steps and support care.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Anxiety (A)
Average
10.4
Normal range
7.3 — 13.5
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21
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Depression (D)
Average
12.4
Normal range
9.5 — 15.3
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0
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21
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures symptoms of anxiety and depression. It focuses on how symptoms have been present over the past week.
What time period should responses reflect?
Responses should reflect the past week. Select the option that best matches how things have been recently.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It has 14 items. Most people complete it in about 10 minutes.
How should each item be answered?
Choose one response option for each item. Use the option that best fits overall during the past week, not a single moment.
How are scores interpreted?
Scores indicate the level of anxiety and depressive symptoms, with higher scores reflecting more symptoms. Results are a screening indicator and do not by themselves confirm a diagnosis.
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Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report measure screens for symptoms of anxiety and depression over the past week. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is commonly used in medical and outpatient settings to support identification of clinically relevant emotional distress.
It consists of 14 items and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Items yield separate subscale scores for anxiety and depression to aid clinical interpretation and monitoring; it was developed by Snaith and Zigmond. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is not a diagnostic instrument and should be interpreted in the context of clinical interview and other relevant assessment data.
Author: Snaith, R.P., Zigmond, A.S.
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