The GAD-7 is a self-report screening instrument intended to assess and measure the severity of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms in adults. The GAD-7 consists of seven questions, each with four answer alternatives ranging from “not at all” to “almost every day.”
The GAD-7 focuses on symptoms such as feeling tense or anxious, having difficulty relaxing, worrying excessively about many things, and being easily irritated or agitated. The questionnaire can be completed in a few minutes, and its answers can offer healthcare practitioners significant information for assessing and diagnosing GAD.
The GAD-7 is a commonly used instrument for assessing anxiety in clinical settings, and scores on the questionnaire can indicate mild to severe symptom intensity. The presence of GAD is indicated by a score of 5 or higher, with higher values suggesting more severe anxiety symptoms.
Use the sheet below to assess the GAD value for further inference. The PSS also assesses this factor.
A research problem using these factors is here:
“The impact of social media on mental health and well-being”
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a self-report instrument designed to measure the severity of adult depression. It comprises of nine questions regarding the presence and severity of depressive symptoms in the preceding two weeks. The PHQ-9 is frequently utilised in primary care settings and can be administered by both healthcare providers and people.
Each of the nine questions corresponds to one of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition diagnostic criteria for depression (DSM-5). The questions inquire about the frequency and severity of symptoms such as depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, changes in eating or sleep, weariness, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulties focusing, and suicidal ideation.
Higher scores indicate more severe depressed symptoms. Patients can be classified as having minimal, mild, moderate, moderately severe, or severe depression based on their scores. The PHQ-9 can be used to evaluate a patient’s reaction to treatment over time, as well as to aid in treatment decision-making.
Use the sheet below to assess the PHQ value for further inference. The PSS also assesses this factor.
A research problem using these factors is here:
“The impact of social media on mental health and well-being”
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