Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI): Free Online Anxiety Test
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Racing heart, tension, worry that will not ease — if anxiety is affecting your daily life, a validated screening can help you understand severity before speaking with a clinician. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) is one of the most widely used measures of anxiety symptom intensity. On LuriaLab you can take the free BAI online anonymously with instant scoring.
What is the BAI?
The BAI has 21 items about anxiety symptoms experienced in the past week, especially physical symptoms (palpitations, dizziness, numbness) and cognitive worry. Total score ranges from 0 to 63.
Score ranges (typical cutoffs)
- 0–7: Minimal anxiety
- 8–15: Mild
- 16–25: Moderate
- 26–63: Severe
These are screening guidelines — not a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder.
BAI vs GAD-7
The BAI emphasizes somatic anxiety symptoms. GAD-7 is a shorter 7-item screen focused on generalized anxiety over two weeks — both are free on LuriaLab.
Related screenings
Low mood often co-occurs with anxiety. Consider PHQ-9 for depression screening.
Take BAI free on LuriaLab
Start here: BAI — anonymous, instant results.
Important: This screening is educational and does not replace professional evaluation. In crisis, contact emergency services.