Diagnosing GAD, Panic Disorder: Which Screening Methods Work Best?

Primary Care Screening for Generalized Anxiety and Panic Disorder
Primary Care Screening for Generalized Anxiety and Panic Disorder

Importance: In primary care settings, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder are common but underrecognized illnesses. Identifying accurate and feasible screening instruments for GAD and panic disorder has the potential to improve detection and facilitate treatment. Data Sources: We searched MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library for relevant articles published from 1980 through April 2014.

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