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2006
As its name implies, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a general form of anxiety that ranges over a number of concerns. Because the definition of GAD was changed, and greatly improved, in DSM-III-R (American Psychiatric Association, 1987), the disorder, despite its general nature, can no longer be used, and vilified, as a ragbag category.
Kristen H. Demertzis, Michelle G. Craske
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As its name implies, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a general form of anxiety that ranges over a number of concerns. Because the definition of GAD was changed, and greatly improved, in DSM-III-R (American Psychiatric Association, 1987), the disorder, despite its general nature, can no longer be used, and vilified, as a ragbag category.
Kristen H. Demertzis, Michelle G. Craske
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder [PDF]
New England Journal of Medicine, 2004 During a routine visit, a 59-year-old woman, who describes herself as a lifetime “worrier” and has a family history of depression, reports having restless sleep, muscle tension, and fatigue. Recently, her worry has intensified about her children, her job, and her health, and it is having a negative effect on her family and work life.
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2015
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the more prevalent anxiety disorders. However, many questions still remain regarding its etiopathogenesis and optimal treatment, including possible effects of gender. This chapter provides an overview about the prevalence of GAD, its diagnosis, psychological and (neuro-)biological models as well as treatment
Kevin Hilbert, Katja Beesdo-Baum
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the more prevalent anxiety disorders. However, many questions still remain regarding its etiopathogenesis and optimal treatment, including possible effects of gender. This chapter provides an overview about the prevalence of GAD, its diagnosis, psychological and (neuro-)biological models as well as treatment
Kevin Hilbert, Katja Beesdo-Baum
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Clinical Cornerstone, 2001
The diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) was first introduced in 1980 with the publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-III) of the American Psychiatric Association. Prior to this, the diagnosis of "anxiety neurosis" was given to patients with symptoms similar to those now incorporated ...
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The diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) was first introduced in 1980 with the publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-III) of the American Psychiatric Association. Prior to this, the diagnosis of "anxiety neurosis" was given to patients with symptoms similar to those now incorporated ...
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International Review of Psychiatry, 1991
The literature in regard to diagnosis, course, aetiology, and treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder is considered. It is concluded that the revised diagnostic criteria of DSM-III-R represents a valid category, with features which can be distinguished from other neurotic disorders.
Michelle Singh, Caroline Hunt
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The literature in regard to diagnosis, course, aetiology, and treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder is considered. It is concluded that the revised diagnostic criteria of DSM-III-R represents a valid category, with features which can be distinguished from other neurotic disorders.
Michelle Singh, Caroline Hunt
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder in the Elderly
Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 2001Anxiety disorders, especially GAD, are among the most prevalent psychiatric illnesses in the elderly. Unfortunately, research relative to late-onset anxiety syndromes and longitudinal studies of early-onset anxiety syndromes are sparse. Nonetheless, clinicians can properly assess and treat older adults with anxiety disorders and improve their quality ...
Farooq Dada +2 more
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Azapirones for generalized anxiety disorder
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006Azapirones are a group of drugs that work at the 5-HT1A receptor and are used to treat patients suffering from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). However, several studies have shown conflicting results. Whether azapirones are useful as first line treatment in general anxiety disorders still needs to be answered.To assess the efficacy and the ...
Michael H. Allen +6 more
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Revisited
Psychiatric Quarterly, 2020Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) from an official recognition as a residual category in DSM-III has come a long way to be appreciated as a common underlying anxiety pathway in the literature. Despite still being defined as extreme anxiety and worry upon performance and about one's health, GAD seems to be a general umbrella of anxiety, covering even ...
Tiffany Showraki +2 more
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2021
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common and disabling illness that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Patients with GAD are at increased risk for suicide as well as cardiovascular-related events and death. Most patients can be diagnosed and managed by primary care physicians.
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common and disabling illness that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Patients with GAD are at increased risk for suicide as well as cardiovascular-related events and death. Most patients can be diagnosed and managed by primary care physicians.
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The Epidemiology of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 2001The literature reviewed here is consistent in showing that GAD is a common mental disorder that typically has an early age of onset, a chronic course, and a high degree of comorbidity with other anxiety and mood disorders. Comorbid GAD is often temporally primary, especially in relation to mood disorders, and is associated with an increased risk for ...
Ronald C. Kessler +2 more
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