The Diagnosis & Management of Generalised Anxiety Disorder In Adults
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Ministry of Public Health Qatar. National Clinical Guideline: The Diagnosis and Management of Generalised Anxiety Disorder in Adults (2020).
Abbreviations
The abbreviations used in this guideline are as follows:
CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
GAD Generalised Anxiety Disorder
GAD-2 2-Item Screening Tool for GAD
GAD-7 7-Item Screening Tool for GAD
SNRI Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
SSRI Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
TCA Tricyclic Antidepressant
1 - Information About this Guideline
1.1 Objective and Purpose of the Guideline
The purpose of this guideline is to define the appropriate diagnosis and management of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults aged 18 years and above. The objective is to improve the appropriate prescribing and referral of patients presenting to any provider organisation in Qatar. It is intended that the guideline will be used primarily by physicians in primary care and specialist outpatient settings.
1.2 Scope of the Guideline
The following aspects of care are included within this guideline:
Clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of Generalised Anxiety Disorder in people aged 18 years of age and older.
Management includes discussion of treatment with both psychological and pharmacological therapies.

