DSM-IV generalized anxiety disorder in the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being
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Background This paper reports population data on DSM-IV generalized anxiety disorder from the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being. Methods The data were obtained from a nationwide household survey of adults using a stratified multi-stage sampling process. A response rate of 78.1% resulted in 10,641 persons being interviewed. Diagnoses were made using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. The interview was computerized and conducted by trained lay interviewers. Results Prevalence in the total sample was 2.8% for 1-month GAD and 36% for 12-month GAD. Persons over 55 years of age were less likely to have GAD than those in the younger age groups. Logistic regression analysis also showed that a diagnosis of GAD was significantly associated with being of younger to middle age, being separated divorced or widowed, not having tertiary qualifications or being unemployed. Co-morbidity with another affective, anxiety, substance use or personality disorders was common, affecting 68% of the sample with 1-month DSM-IV GAD. GAD was associated with significant disablement, and 57% of the sample with DSM-IV GAD had consulted a health professional for a mental health problem in the prior 12 months. Conclusions The survey provides population data on DSM-IV GAD and its correlates. GAD is a common disorder that is accompanied by significant morbidity and high rates of co-morbidity with affective and anxiety disorders, and is associated with marital status, educa…
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People with GAD are more likely to be divorced or separated.
“people with GAD are more likely to be divorced or separated (Hunt et al ., 2002; Wittchen et al ., 1994)”
From Partner symptom accommodation in generalized anxiety disorder: A preliminary examination of correlates with symptoms and cognitive behavioural therapy outcome (2024) · cites this paper as Hunt et al., 2002
Research has demonstrated this trend for individuals suffering from GAD specifically.
“Research has also demonstrated this trend for individuals suffering from GAD specifically”
From Treatment histories, barriers, and preferences for individuals with symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (2024) · cites this paper as Hunt et al., 2002
When treatment for GAD is sought, it is typically via a primary care pathway in the first instance instead of a specialized mental health service.
“When treatment for GAD is sought, it is typically via a primary care pathway in the first instance instead of a specialized mental health service”
From Treatment histories, barriers, and preferences for individuals with symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (2024) · cites this paper as Hunt et al., 2002
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- Authors
- HUNT, C., ISSAKIDIS, C., & ANDREWS, G.
- Affiliations
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- ORCID
- Venue
- Psychological Medicine
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press (CUP)
- Published
- 2002-05
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 649-659
- ISSN
- 0033-2917 (ISSN-L)
- 1469-8978
- OpenAlex
- W2029379930
- Cited by
- 171
- References
- 23
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- FWCI
- 7.20
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Psychological Medicine (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Keywords
- generalized anxiety disorder, DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, prevalence, comorbidities, disability, marital status, educational attainment, employment status, mental health service utilization, Australian adults
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Anxiety Disorders, Australia, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Health Surveys, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Personality Disorders, Risk Factors, Sampling Studies, Sex Factors, Socioeconomic Factors, Comorbidity, Incidence
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