Anxiety

Question 1

Assessing for Anxiety?

Answer 1

The GAD-7 anxiety questionnaire can help establish the severity of the diagnosis
Assess for co-morbid mental health problems, such as depression and obsessive compulsive disorder
Assess for environmental triggers and contributors, such as family relationships, friendships, bullies, school pressures, alcohol and drug use

Question 2

Managing Anxiety?

Answer 2

Counselling
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Medical management. Usually an SSRI such as sertraline is considered.