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Diagnosing GAD in Primary Care
- Look for cues of excessive worry and functional impairment when assessing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- Use tools like the GAD-7 questionnaire to help diagnose and gauge severity in primary care.
Counseling Patients Diagnosed with Anxiety
- Normalize the anxiety diagnosis and address stigma when counseling surprised patients.
- Explore patient goals and functional impacts to tailor treatment plans.
Initial Non-Pharmacologic Strategies
- Start treatment by ensuring safe environment, good sleep, and food security.
- Encourage patients to identify coping skills and support systems for timely mental health improvement.