Background. The proposed revisions of the ICD and DSM diagnostic systems have led to
increased interest in evaluation of diagnostic criteria. This report focuses on the DSM-IV …

Background: Nationally representative general population data are presented on the
current, 12-month, and lifetime prevalence ofDSM-III-Rgeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) …

The American Psychiatric Association first introduced the diagnosis of generalized anxiety
disorder (GAD) 2 decades ago in the DSM-III. 4 Before that time, GAD was conceptualized …

Background: Although generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is at least twice as prevalent as
panic disorder and is among the commonly occurring mental disorders, changing diagnostic …

BackgroundA number of western studies have suggested that the 6-month duration
requirement of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) does not represent a critical threshold in …

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic and highly prevalent disorder in the adult
population, yet it remains a relatively poorly understood condition. Clinicians may be familiar …

Background Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is generally considered to be a chronic
condition, waxing and waning in severity; however prospective investigation of the course of …

Concerns have been raised that the DSM-IV requirements of 6-month duration, excessive
worry, and three associated symptoms exclude a substantial number of people with clinically …

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic and highly prevalent disorder associated
with increased disability and mortality in the elderly. Treatment is difficult with low rate of full …

Although generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common disorder associated with
significant levels of morbidity, little is known of its long-term course and outcomes. During …