DSM-5 criteria
The diagnostic criteria for GAD as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 (2013), published by the American Psychiatric Association, are paraphrased as … See more

The pathophysiology of GAD is an active and ongoing area of research often involving the intersection of genetics and neurological structures. Generalized anxiety disorder has … See more

While there are no substances that are known to cause generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), certain substances or the withdrawal from … See more

The American Psychiatric Association introduced GAD as a diagnosis in the DSM-III in 1980, when anxiety neurosis was split into GAD and See more

Genetics, family and environment
The relationship between genetics and anxiety disorders is an ongoing area of research. It is … See more

Traditional treatment modalities broadly fall into two categories, i.e., psychotherapeutic and pharmacological intervention. In addition to these two conventional … See more

Depression
A longitudinal cohort study found 12% of 972 participants had GAD comorbid with major depressive disorder. Accumulating evidence indicates … See more