A condition characterized by persistent, excessive, and difficult-to-control worry associated with significant symptoms of motor tension, autonomic hyperactivity, and/or disturbances...
Diagnosis is primarily made through history taking. Pathologic anxiety must be distinguished from normal anxiety reactions.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th e...
Assess for suicidality given increased risk.
Identify and treat coexisting substance abuse and other psychiatric conditions.
Psychoeducation recommended for all patients in add...
Clinical follow-up with patient every 6 months is recommended.
Follow up within 2 to 4 weeks from starting new medications.
Medications should be ...
300.00 Anxiety state, unspecified
300.02 Generalized anxiety disorder
300.09 Other anxiety states
300.01 Panic disorder without agoraphobia
Psychiatric comorbidities, especially depression, are extremely common with GAD; patients are at increased risk for suicidality.
CBT and SSRIs (possibly in combination) are the treatmen...
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