About this test
HAM-A · Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (self-report adaptation)
Hamilton M. The assessment of anxiety states by rating. Br J Med Psychol. 1959;32(1):50–55. doi:10.1111/j.2044-8341.1959.tb00467.x — public domain. The HAM-A is traditionally scored by a clinician during a structured interview; the 14 items below are a self-report adaptation of the same symptom domains for personal wellness tracking, not a clinical administration.
This is a wellness self-assessment for general guidance — not a medical diagnosis. If your symptoms are severe, persistent or distressing, please consult a qualified doctor or Vaidya.
Common questions
Is the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale free to use?
Yes. The HAM-A (Hamilton, 1959) is a public-domain instrument with no licence fee. This site presents a self-report adaptation of its 14 symptom domains for personal wellness tracking.
Is this the same as a clinical HAM-A assessment?
Not exactly — the original HAM-A is scored by a clinician during a structured interview. This version lets you rate the same 14 domains yourself, which is useful for tracking trends but is not a clinical administration or diagnosis.
What does a HAM-A score of 25 or higher mean?
In the published bands, 25–30 is described as moderate-to-severe and 31+ as severe. A score in this range is a good reason to speak with a qualified doctor or Vaidya.
How is this different from the Stress & Anxiety (GAD-7) test?
The GAD-7 is a quick 7-item mental-symptom screen. This HAM-A adaptation is longer and covers 14 domains including physical (somatic) symptoms like heart, breathing and digestive changes — useful when anxiety shows up in the body as much as the mind.
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