Generalised anxiety disorder

Persistent multi-domain worry, tension, irritability, poor concentration, muscle tension

RoutineReview due

At a glance

Watch forSevere insomniahidden depressionsubstance self-medication

Abrupt peak over minutes, recurrent unexpected attacks, anticipatory anxiety or avoidance.

Separates the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group. It is not specific to Generalised anxiety disorder.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group — not specific to Generalised anxiety disorder

Persistent multi-domain worry, tension, irritability, poor concentration, muscle tension

Key features

Severe insomnia, hidden depression, substance self-medication.

High-risk causes3 causes

Applies to the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group.

Abrupt peak over minutes, recurrent unexpected attacks, anticipatory anxiety or avoidance.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group.

None listed

Consider

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