Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent of mental disorders, yet the chronic and disabling nature of these conditions is often seriously underestimated. This has led to under-diagnosis and under-treatment. The lifetime prevalence rates for experiencing any anxiety disorder range from 10.4 to 28.8 percent. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental disorders characterized by various combinations of key features-excessive anxiety, fear, worry, avoidance, and compulsive rituals that are associated with impaired functioning or significant distress.

Anxiety in the Primary Care Setting

• Diagnosing Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care

 Screening Tools

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD7 tool)
  • Scoring and Assessment Scale for GAD-7
    • Score 5-9: Mild Anxiety
    • Score 10-14: Moderate Anxiety
    • Score 15+: Severe Anxiety
  • For scores of 10 or above, seek further evaluation from a behavioral health professional per the health plan referral information provided

Member Materials

• Panic Disorder: What Is It?
• What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?