Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Clinical Presentation
Abstract Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic psychiatric condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry and somatic symptoms persisting ≥6 months. This article reviews DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, neurobiological mechanisms, and first-line treatments (CBT, pharmacotherapy) based on current clinical guidelines. 1. Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5) GAD requires: Excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for […]
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