The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a new recommendation stating that adults aged 19 to 64 in the United States should undergo screening for anxiety disorders.
This marks the first final recommendation from the task force regarding anxiety disorder screening in adults, including pregnant and postpartum individuals.The recommendation also aligns with the task force’s previous guidance from 2016, which advised screening all adults for major depressive disorder, including pregnant or postpartum individuals and older adults.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , approximately one in six adults will experience depression.Consequently, screening recommendations can help clinicians identify patients who may require treatment for both conditions or either one. Medical professionals can perform screening for anxiety disorders using questionnaires and scales that evaluate symptoms like feeling on edge, uncontrollable worrying, and difficulty relaxing.
If there’s a positive screening result, it should be confirmed through a diagnostic assessment to determine symptom severity and identify any additional psychological concerns.The USPSTF said it acknowledges that potential harms of screening include false positives, which may lead to unnecessary appointments or treatment.
Treatment options for depression include antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both.
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