This anxiety test for teens is a helpful first step toward getting the support you deserve.
It can help you recognize common signs of anxiety and decide if it’s time to ask for help.
Anxiety is treatable. With the right support, many teens learn to manage their symptoms and feel better.
If you’re wondering if your teen has anxiety, this anxiety test for teens can help. It asks about common signs of anxiety, like constant worry, trouble relaxing, and physical symptoms. It can help you decide if it’s time to talk to a healthcare provider or mental health professional.
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in teens. In fact, an estimated 32% of adolescents [1] have an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
This quiz is meant for teens to answer on their own. They know best how they think and feel. If you’re a parent or caregiver, encourage your teen to take the quiz if they’re comfortable. If not, you can look through the questions together and use them to start a conversation about how they're feeling.
Do you worry so much that it’s hard to stop thinking about your problems?
Take the teen anxiety quiz
Feeling nervous sometimes is a normal part of life. But if anxiety is happening often or making daily life harder, it may be time to take a closer look. Answer each question with “yes,” “sometimes,” or “no” based on how you've been feeling over the past few weeks.
Do you worry so much that it’s hard to stop thinking about your problems?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you feel nervous or on edge, even when nothing seems wrong?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you avoid certain people, places, or activities because they make you feel anxious?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Does anxiety make it hard to pay attention at school or finish your work?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep because you’re worrying?
Yes
No
Sometimes
When you feel anxious, do you notice physical symptoms like a racing heart, shaky hands, sweating, stomachaches, or trouble breathing?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you often expect the worst to happen, even when there’s little reason to think it will?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Does anxiety keep you from trying new things or doing things you want to do?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you often ask for reassurance because you worry something bad might happen?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Has anxiety made it harder to enjoy time with friends, family, or hobbies?
Yes
No
Sometimes
How this anxiety screening works
This online anxiety screening was created by a licensed mental health professional. It’s based on common signs and symptoms of anxiety. The questions ask about things like worry, physical symptoms, avoidance, and how anxiety may be affecting school, relationships, and daily life.
This quiz is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It can help you recognize patterns that may suggest an anxiety disorder, but only a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional can provide a diagnosis. They’ll consider your symptoms, how long you’ve had them, and how much they affect your daily life.
How to score the quiz
Your score can help you understand if your answers show common signs of anxiety.
Once you’ve answered all 10 questions, add up your points to find your total score.
Yes = 2 points
Sometimes = 1 point
No = 0 points
Anxiety test results
Your total score can give you a better idea of how much anxiety may be affecting your daily life. Find your score below to learn what your results mean.
0–6: Few signs of anxiety. Your answers suggest you have few signs of anxiety. Everyone feels worried or nervous from time to time — especially during stressful situations. If your symptoms become more frequent or start affecting school, relationships, or daily life, consider talking with a trusted adult or healthcare provider.
7–13: Mild signs of anxiety. Your answers suggest you may be experiencing some signs of anxiety. While occasional anxiety is normal, ongoing worry or physical symptoms can make daily life more difficult. If these feelings continue or begin interfering with school, friendships, or activities you enjoy, talking with a healthcare provider or mental health professional may help.
14–20: Moderate-to-strong signs of anxiety. Your score suggests anxiety may be having a significant impact on your daily life. If you’ve been feeling worried, overwhelmed, or avoiding activities because of anxiety, you don’t have to handle it alone. Talking with a parent, trusted adult, healthcare provider, or mental health professional is an important next step. With the right support, anxiety is highly treatable, and many teens learn effective ways to feel better.
Signs of anxiety to monitor in teens
It’s normal to feel anxious sometimes. But if anxiety happens often or starts getting in the way of your everyday life, it may be time to seek support.
Common signs of anxiety in teenagers include:
Constant worry that's hard to control
Feeling nervous or on edge most days
Avoiding school, social events, sports, or other activities because of fear or anxiety
Physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, muscle tension, a racing heart, sweating, or feeling short of breath
Trouble sleeping because they can't stop worrying
Difficulty concentrating at school or while doing homework
Expecting the worst or thinking something bad is about to happen
Frequently asking for reassurance from parents, teachers, or friends
Pulling away from friends, family, or hobbies they used to enjoy
If a teen you know is experiencing any of these signs, or the quiz results were concerning, don’t hesitate to ask for help. Anxiety is one of the most treatable mental health conditions [2]. A healthcare provider or mental health professional can help determine what's causing your teen’s symptoms and recommend the right treatment.
What to do after taking the online quiz
No matter what your score is, remember that this quiz is only a starting point. If your results suggest you may be experiencing anxiety, you can take steps to start feeling better.
If you’re a teen:
Talk to a trusted adult. Share your results with a parent, caregiver, teacher, school counselor, or another adult you trust.
Practice healthy coping skills. Regular exercise, enough sleep, relaxation techniques, and spending time with supportive people can all help reduce anxiety.
Don’t ignore your symptoms. If anxiety is making it hard to enjoy life, go to school, or spend time with friends, you deserve support.
If you’re a parent or caregiver:
Start a conversation. Ask your teen how they’ve been feeling, and listen without judgment.
Take their concerns seriously. Anxiety isn’t just “part of growing up.” If symptoms are affecting your teen’s daily life, it’s important to seek help.
Schedule a professional evaluation. Your child’s healthcare provider or a licensed mental health professional can recommend the right treatment.
Offer ongoing support. Let your teen know you’re there to listen and help. Feeling understood can make it easier for them to ask for help.
Anxiety treatment options for teenagers
The right treatment depends on your symptoms, age, and how anxiety is affecting your daily life. Many teens improve with the right support. Treatment often includes one or more of the following:
Therapy: Therapy is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety in teens. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly used to help teens recognize anxious thoughts, face their fears in healthy ways, and build coping skills.
Medication: Some teens benefit from medication — especially if anxiety is severe or makes it hard to function. A healthcare provider or psychiatrist can help decide if medication is appropriate.
Healthy habits: Regular exercise, enough sleep, balanced meals, relaxation techniques, and spending time with supportive people can all help reduce anxiety symptoms. While these strategies don’t replace treatment, they can support recovery.
Support at school: Some teens benefit from extra support at school. A school counselor, teacher, or other trusted staff member may be able to help reduce stress and connect students with helpful resources.
Parents and caregivers also play an important role in treatment. Listening without judgment, encouraging healthy coping skills, and following through with treatment recommendations can help teens feel supported. Working together with your teen and their treatment team can improve outcomes and help your child build confidence as they learn to manage anxiety.
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One of the most supportive things you can tell your teen is, ‘I’m glad you told me. I’m here to listen, and we'll figure this out together.’ This helps your teen feel safe, understood, and less alone.
Brandy Chalmers, LPC
Clinical reviewer
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If this quiz made you realize that anxiety may be affecting your life, know that you’re not alone. Many teens experience anxiety, and recognizing the signs is an important first step. Whether your symptoms are mild or more severe, help is available. With the right support, you can learn to manage anxiety and feel more like yourself again.
At Rula, we’re here to help you feel better. Rula makes it easy to find a licensed therapist or psychiatric provider who takes your insurance. That way, you don’t have to choose between great care and a price you can afford.
Rula patients pay about $15 per session with insurance, and 93% say they feel better after getting care through Rula. We have 21,000+ providers, and appointments are available as soon as tomorrow. We’re here to help you take the next step — wherever you are in your mental health journey.
References
- Any Anxiety Disorder https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/any-anxiety-disorder
- Understanding Anxiety Disorders https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2016/03/understanding-anxiety-disorders
Brandy Chalmers, LPC
Having faced challenges like childhood abuse, neglect, and the loss of her father to suicide, Brandy Chalmers is deeply passionate about providing compassionate care. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.
Brandy also teaches at a university, sharing her expertise with future mental health professionals. With over a decade of experience in settings like inpatient care and private practice, she specializes in helping clients with perfectionism, trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders, and life changes.
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