Notes in 01_Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

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Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Generalised Anxiety Disorder}} {{c1::Excessive anxiety for ≥ 6 months}} {{c1::Difficult to control the anxiety}} {{c1::The anxiety i…
Published	02/10/2024	Differential Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders Psychiatric Conditions {{c1::Depression}} {{c1::Schizophrenia}} {{c1::Dementia}} {{c1::Substance Misuse}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Score to Investigate Severity of Anxiety {{c1::GAD-7}}
Published	02/10/2024	Step 1 of Approach to Generalised Anxiety Disorder is{{c1::Diagnosis, Education and Active Monitoring}}
Published	02/10/2024	Step 2 of Approach to Generalised Anxiety Disorder is{{c1::Low-intensity psychological intervention (e.g. self-help or psychoeducational groups)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Step 3 of Approach to Generalised Anxiety Disorder is{{c1::High-intensity psychological intervention}} or {{c1::drug therapy}}
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Drug Therapy of GAD is {{c1::SSRI e.g. sertraline, fluoxetine}}
Published	02/10/2024	Second-line Drug Therapy of GAD is {{c1::alternative SSRI or SNRI (venlafaxine/duloxetine)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Third-line Drug Therapy of GAD is {{c1::pregabalin (if SSRI or SNRI not tolerated)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Step 4 of Approach to Generalised Anxiety Disorder is{{c1::Referral to CMHT Specialist}}
Published	02/10/2024	When assessing severity of GAD, include the following factors: {{c1::Level of distress}} {{c1::Functional impairment}} {{c1::Number, severity and dura…
Published	02/10/2024	Do not use {{c1::benzodiazepines}} medication for GAD except for short-term measures during a crisis.
Published	02/10/2024	Do not offer {{c1::antipsychotic}} medication for anxiety disorder in primary care.
Published	02/10/2024	For GAD, continue therapy for at least {{c1::12 months}} after initiation to reduce the risk of relapse
Published	02/10/2024	Consider referral of GAD patients to CMHT if: {{c1::Severe anxiety disorder with marked functional impairment and: Risk of self-harm or suicide.…
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