Anxiety disorders are common in virtually all cultures; however, accurately diagnosing them can be challenging. This chapter briefly describes each of the anxiety disorders categorized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and available diagnostic interviewing tools. The advantages and weaknesses of various interviewing and assessment strategies for anxiety disorders are discussed. Issues related to diversity, differential diagnosis, and other noteworthy diagnostic considerations are described to provide context for attending to individual differences and evaluating complex presentations. We also make recommendations for best practices when evaluating anxiety disorders. Show
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Rights and permissionsReprints and Permissions Copyright information© 2019 Springer International Publishing AG About this chapterCite this chapterEdwards, C.B., Billingsley, A.L., Steinman, S.A. (2019). Anxiety Disorders. In: Segal, D.L. (eds) Diagnostic Interviewing. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-9127-3_6 What is Adis assessment?The ADIS-IV-C/P is a semistructured interview used to assess for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM–IV; American Psychiatric Association; APA, 1994) anxiety disorder diagnoses, on the basis of both child and parent report, and is the most commonly used tool to evaluate outcomes ...
Can you use the ADIS 5 to diagnose?The ADIS-5 is a semi-structured interview designed to ascertain reliable diagnosis of the DSM-5 anxiety, mood, somatoform, obsessive-compulsive, trauma, and substance use disorders, and to screen for the presence of other conditions (e.g., eating and psychotic disorders).
How does the DSMIn this article, we discuss how the the former DSM-IV category of Anxiety Disorders became three separate categories in DSM-5. These three categories are: 1. Anxiety Disorders (separation anxiety disorder, selective mutism, specific phobia, social phobia, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety disorder).
How many types of anxiety disorders are recognized in DSMIn the anxiety disorders section of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), there are 11 anxiety disorders and a panic attack specifier that can be used for other mental health disorders. The previous version of the DSM, the DSM-4, outlined 12 categories of anxiety disorders.
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