Sheehan Anxiety Self-Rating Scale (SPRAS) Test

Understand how severe your anxiety may be in about 4 minutes. This 35 item screening aligns with clinical criteria and helps track changes over time to guide next steps.
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Sheehan Anxiety Scale (SAS)
Assesses the severity of self-reported anxiety symptoms and related impairment.
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A score of 99 falls in the High range, indicating pronounced anxiety symptoms and notable interference.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Worried about constant anxiety
41%OF USERS
People who feel persistent worry or tension and want a quick check on how severe their anxiety symptoms are.
Panic and physical symptoms
34%OF USERS
Those experiencing panic-like episodes or bodily signs (racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness) and want to see how much it disrupts daily life.
Tracking treatment progress
25%OF USERS
People already in therapy or under medical care who use a brief questionnaire to monitor changes in anxiety over time or during stressful periods.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this scale measure?
It screens for the presence and severity of anxiety-related symptoms. It also indicates how much these symptoms interfere with daily functioning.
How long does it take to complete?
Most respondents complete it in about 4 minutes. Completion time may vary based on reading speed and current symptom level.
How are items rated?
Each item is rated based on how strongly the symptom is present and how much it disrupts life. Responses should reflect typical experience over the period specified in the instructions.
How should the results be interpreted?
Higher scores suggest more severe and potentially clinically significant anxiety. Results support screening and monitoring but do not establish a diagnosis on their own.
When should further evaluation be considered?
Further evaluation is indicated when scores are elevated or symptoms cause distress or functional impairment. Immediate help is indicated if there are thoughts of self-harm or inability to stay safe.
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Shihan's Anxiety Self-Assessment Scale, SPRAS Test

Sheehan Anxiety Self-Rating Scale (SPRAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs

This self-report measure is used to screen for the presence and severity of anxiety symptoms in clinical and outpatient settings. The Sheehan Anxiety Self-Rating Scale (SPRAS) provides a brief, structured format for rating how much common anxiety-related symptoms are experienced and how much they interfere with daily functioning.

Developed by Sheehan, D., it consists of 35 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Scores can support initial case identification and help guide decisions about the need for further diagnostic evaluation.

In addition to baseline screening, the Sheehan Anxiety Self-Rating Scale (SPRAS) may be used for symptom monitoring over time, such as tracking changes during treatment or periods of increased stress. Results should be interpreted in clinical context and are not a stand-alone diagnosis.

Author: Sheehan, D.
Literature: Spielberger, C. D. Manual for the state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI). Consulting Psychologists Press. 1983.
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