anxiety-screening
Anxiety Screening
Description
This skill helps administer and interpret validated anxiety screening instruments. The GAD-2 serves as a brief initial screener, while the GAD-7 provides comprehensive assessment of generalized anxiety severity.
Clinical Context: These tools help quantify anxiety symptoms, track treatment response, and support clinical decision-making. The GAD-7 also screens reasonably well for panic disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD. These are support tools that supplement, not replace, comprehensive clinical evaluation.
Quick Reference
Assessment Comparison
| Assessment | Items | Time | Purpose | Cutoff | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAD-2 | 2 | <1 min | Brief screening | ≥3 → Full GAD-7 | Time-limited settings, universal screening |
| GAD-7 | 7 | 2-3 min | Severity assessment | ≥10 = Moderate+ | Comprehensive assessment, treatment monitoring |
For detailed comparison: See references/screening-comparison.md
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