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Which adverse health outcome is associated with GAD?
Which adverse health outcome is associated with GAD?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
What is the lifetime prevalence of GAD in India according to Chandrashekar & Reddy (1998)?
What is the lifetime prevalence of GAD in India according to Chandrashekar & Reddy (1998)?
Which psychiatric condition is frequently found in conjunction with GAD?
Which psychiatric condition is frequently found in conjunction with GAD?
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What is the minimum duration required for excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities to be considered as GAD according to DSM-5 criteria?
What is the minimum duration required for excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities to be considered as GAD according to DSM-5 criteria?
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What percentage of people with GAD report being anxious for as long as they can remember?
What percentage of people with GAD report being anxious for as long as they can remember?
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Which of the following is a symptom associated with GAD?
Which of the following is a symptom associated with GAD?
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Which age group is most likely to develop GAD?
Which age group is most likely to develop GAD?
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What is the association between GAD and functional impairment?
What is the association between GAD and functional impairment?
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Study Notes
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by chronic, excessive and unreasonable worry about multiple life events or activities.
- It is not anchored to a specific object or situation as in phobias.
- Individuals with GAD are persistently anxious often about minor items, and worry chronically.
- People with GAD spend a great deal of time worrying about a wide range of topics and describe their worrying as uncontrollable.
- DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for GAD include excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities for at least 6 months, difficulty controlling the worry, and associated symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances.
- The focus of the anxiety and worry is not confined to features of an Axis I disorder.
- The anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
- The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance or a general medical condition.
- Only one symptom is required in children.
- GAD can be diagnosed using the DSM-5 criteria.
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Think you know all about Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From the diagnostic criteria to the symptoms and impact on daily life, this quiz covers it all. Put your expertise to the test and learn more about GAD in the process. Ideal for students, professionals or anyone interested in mental health.
