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The DSM-IV-TR serves as the clinical standard for diagnosing anxiety disorders, as it outlines the specific diagnostic criteria [1], symptom lists [2], and necessary exclusions regarding medical conditions or substance use {fact:1, fact:2} required for a formal diagnosis.
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Anxiety Disorders DSM - 445 Dolley Madison Road crossroadspsychiatric.com 2 facts
referenceThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) lists symptoms of anxiety disorders including restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge, being easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating or mind going blank, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbance.
referenceThe DSM-IV-TR specifies that for a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder, the disturbance must not be due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (such as a drug of abuse or medication) or a general medical condition (such as hyperthyroidism), and must not occur exclusively during a Mood Disorder, a Psychotic Disorder, or a Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
Diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders set out in DSM-IV and ICD ... ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimThe DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders specify that the fear described in Criterion A must be unrelated to any present general medical condition or other mental disorder, such as stuttering, trembling associated with Parkinson’s disease, or abnormal eating behavior associated with anorexia nervosa.
Diagnosis of Anxiety - News-Medical.Net news-medical.net 1 fact
procedureA diagnosis of an anxiety disorder may be made if the criteria defined in the DSM-IV-TR are fulfilled for a duration of at least 6 months.