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Title: | Generalized Worry Disorder: A Review of DSM-IV Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Options for DSM-V | Contributor(s): | Andrews, Gavin (author); Hobbs, Megan J (author) ; Borkovec, Thomas D (author); Beesdo, Katja (author); Craske, Michelle G (author); Heimberg, Richard G (author); Rapee, Ronald M (author); Ruscio, Ayelet Meron (author); Stanley, Melinda A (author) | Publication Date: | 2010-02 | Early Online Version: | 2010-01-07 | Open Access: | Yes | DOI: | 10.1002/da.20658 | Handle Link: | https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/28783 | Abstract: | Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has undergone a series of substantial classificatory changes since its first inclusion in DSM-III. The majority of these revisions have been in response to its poor inter-rater reliability and concerns that it may lack diagnostic validity. This article provides options for the revision of the DSM-IV GAD criteria for DSM‐V. Method: First, searches were conducted to identify the evidence that previous DSM Work Groups relied upon when revising the DSM-III-R GAD and the overanxious disorder classifications. Second, the literature pertaining to the DSM-IV criteria for GAD was examined. Conclusions: The review presents a number of options to be considered for DSM-V. One option is for GAD to be re-labeled in DSM-V as generalized worry disorder. This would reflect its hallmark feature. Proposed revisions would result in a disorder that is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry generalized to a number of events or activities for 3 months or more. Worry acts as a cognitive coping strategy that manifests in avoidant behaviors. The reliability and validity of the proposed changes could be investigated in DSM-V validity tests and field trials. | Publication Type: | Journal Article | Grant Details: | NHMRC/510137 | Source of Publication: | Depression and Anxiety, 27(2), p. 134-147 | Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Inc | Place of Publication: | United States of America | ISSN: | 1520-6394 1091-4269 |
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: | 110319 Psychiatry (incl. Psychotherapy) 111706 Epidemiology 111714 Mental Health |
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: | 920410 Mental Health | Peer Reviewed: | Yes | HERDC Category Description: | C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal |
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