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Health Anxiety (HA-7)

This easy-to-use questionnaire measures the current level of your health anxiety, based on how you answer 7 questions. You’ll get a score and explanation at the end.

 Step-by-step
1 Over the last two weeks, how often have you…

Felt nervous, anxious or on edge?

 2 Over the last two weeks, how often have you…

Not been able to stop or control worrying about your health?

 3 Over the last two weeks, how often have you…

Searched online for information about symptoms you are experiencing?

 4 Over the last two weeks, how often have you…

Checked your body for signs of illness?

 5 Over the last two weeks, how often have you…

Seeked reassurance from friends, family, coworkers or medical professionals about symptoms you are experiencing?

 6 Over the last two weeks, how often have you…

Cancelled plans, stayed off work, or avoided physical activity because of a perceived illness?

 7 Over the last two weeks, how often have you…

Felt afraid that you are suffering from a serious illness?

The HA-7 was developed by ManageMinds, based on the GAD-7 created by Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB, et al, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. The copyright for the GAD-7 is held by Pfizer Inc. but the questionnaire is free to use.