Tools and Resources for GAD Assessment and Management
GAD-7 Screener and Symptom Assessment
Use this simple, reliable screening tool to identify patients who may warrant a diagnostic evaluation, assess the impact of GAD, and monitor symptom severity and treatment progress over time.
American Academy of Family Physician Guidelines (AAFP) for GAD
Read the latest about GAD from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines for GAD
Stay up to date on information from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (UK).
DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria
Get additional detailed information about symptoms and diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision.
GAD, generalized anxiety disorder; GAD-7, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item.
References
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- Löwe B, Decker O, Müller S, et al. Validation and standardization of the generalized anxiety disorder screener (GAD-7) in the general population. Med Care. 2008;46(3):266-274.
- Forand NR, Nettiksimmons J, Brownell A, et al. The impact of measurement based care at scale: examining the effects of implementation on patient outcomes and provider behaviors. Front Health Serv. 2025;5:1659238.