General anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common, long-term condition that can have a huge impact on your daily life. Recognising it is the first step to getting better, and this simple checklist can help you know whether you should seek professional support.
This quiz is made up of seven multiple-choice questions where you answer questions on a scale of 0 to 3.
Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
Not being able to stop or control worrying
Worrying too much about different things
Trouble relaxing
Being so restless that it's hard to sit still
Becoming easily annoyed or irritable
Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen
Your answers indicate minimal signs of General Anxiety Disorder. However, this is not a medical diagnosis and if you are feeling anxious or concerned about yourself or a member of your family, please contact one of our chaplains, who are here to talk about your situation and advise you where to get help if you need it.
Our chaplains operate in 30 countries and support is available in several different languages. You can find their contact details here to speak to one of our chaplains directly (link to find a chaplain page).
You are likely to have mild Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This is not a medical diagnosis, but your answers indicate it may help you to talk to someone about how you are feeling.
GAD can have a significant effect on your daily life, but several different treatments are available that can ease your symptoms, from medicine and psychological therapies to self-help.
Our chaplains are here to support you - they can talk to you about your situation and advise you where to get help if you need it.
Our chaplains operate in 30 countries and support is available in several different languages. You can find their contact details here to speak to one of our chaplains directly.
You are likely to have moderate Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This is not a medical diagnosis, but it is recommended that you should speak to someone about a further evaluation and support.
GAD can have a significant effect on your daily life, but several different treatments are available that can ease your symptoms, from medicine and psychological therapies to self-help.
Our Crisis Response Network is specially trained to act as a first line of support for seafarers struggling with mental health issues. They can talk to you about your situation, offer you advice and put you in touch with the right medical professional to help you.
Our team is available around the world and can offer support in a variety of languages. Please call us now on the following numbers or email crisis@sailors-society.org.
You are likely to have severe Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This is not a medical diagnosis, but it is recommended that you should speak to someone about a further evaluation and support.
GAD can have a significant effect on your daily life, but several different treatments are available that can ease your symptoms, from medicine and psychological therapies to self-help.
Our Crisis Response Network is specially trained to act as a first line of support for seafarers struggling with mental health issues. They can talk to you about your situation, offer you advice and put you in touch with the right medical professional to help you.
Our team is available around the world and can offer support in a variety of languages. Please call us now on the following numbers or email crisis@sailors-society.org.