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A memorable pattern label and a symptom screener answer different questions. A high mix on this Quiz does not equal a high symptom score.
| Your question | Better tool | What it can tell you | What it cannot tell you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which pattern sounds most like me? | Original six-pattern Quiz | A reflection snapshot and content path | Diagnosis or severity |
| How often have anxiety symptoms affected me recently? | Validated screener such as GAD-7 | A screening/severity signal | Full diagnosis or cause |
| Do I meet criteria for an anxiety disorder? | Licensed clinical assessment | Symptoms, impairment, history, differential considerations | Guaranteed outcome |
| What treatment is appropriate? | Qualified health professional | Options based on context, preferences and medical history | Universal certainty |
| I am in immediate danger | Emergency/crisis service | Immediate safety support | Long-form self-reflection |
Sources and review record
These sources support the claims and limits described above. Access dates record when each linked record or public page was checked; time-sensitive pages should be rechecked before a future material update.
- NIMH: Help for Mental Illnesses — Authoritative professional-help and emergency-routing guidance. Accessed August 17, 2026.
- Spitzer et al., GAD-7 validation — Background on GAD-7 screening and severity measurement; it does not validate this six-pattern model. Accessed August 17, 2026.