What is the Beck Anxiety Inventory?

The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) is a clinically validated 21-item self-report questionnaire developed by Aaron Beck in 1988 to measure the severity of anxiety symptoms.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This page is an informational self-check and not a diagnosis, treatment, or substitute for professional mental health care.

What time period should I consider?

Rate how much each symptom has bothered you during the past week, including today.

Beck Anxiety Inventory – Free Anxiety Test

Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) — Aaron T. Beck, 1988

Understanding your Beck Anxiety Inventory score

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