Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale

If you have a patient with anxiety, hand them the Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale to gauge their symptoms. Learn more about it through this guide.

By Matt Olivares on Aug 2, 2025.

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It can be accomplished in less than five minutes. It depends on the person using it and how it’s being used. If a healthcare professional uses the scale and conducts it like an interview, it’ll take longer.

No. It’s a screening tool.

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If you get that score and believe that your anxiety has negatively impacted your mental well-being, it’s best to see a professional so they can give you an official diagnosis and help you work through it.

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