GAD worry

Repeated catastrophic thinking, mental rehearsal, hopeless rumination without compulsions

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forSevere insomniasuicidalitymarked psychomotor slowingfunctional collapse

Distinguishes intrusive/obsessional phenomena from psychotic or violent intent.

Separates the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group. It is not specific to GAD worry.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group — not specific to GAD worry

Repeated catastrophic thinking, mental rehearsal, hopeless rumination without compulsions

Key features

Severe insomnia, suicidality, marked psychomotor slowing, functional collapse.

High-risk causes4 causes

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

Distinguishes intrusive/obsessional phenomena from psychotic or violent intent.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.