Anxiety Assessment (GAD-7) in Lahore
Structured assessment for anxiety disorders using clinical evaluation and the GAD-7 screening tool, clarifying the specific type of anxiety present.
Anxiety presents in several distinct forms, from generalised worry to panic attacks, social anxiety, and specific phobias, each responding best to slightly different treatment approaches. A structured assessment clarifies exactly which pattern is present.
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar provides comprehensive anxiety assessment combining clinical evaluation with validated tools such as the GAD-7.
The GAD-7 Questionnaire
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) is a brief, validated tool that screens for and quantifies the severity of generalised anxiety symptoms, providing a useful baseline for monitoring treatment progress.
Clinical Evaluation
A detailed clinical interview clarifies the specific pattern of anxiety present — whether generalised worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, specific phobias, or health anxiety — since treatment approaches differ between these presentations.
Screening for Co-Existing Conditions
Anxiety frequently co-occurs with depression, and assessment includes screening for this and other commonly co-existing conditions to ensure a comprehensive treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the specific type of anxiety determined?
This is determined through a detailed clinical interview exploring the specific triggers, physical symptoms, and thought patterns, alongside standardised screening tools.
Can anxiety and depression be assessed together?
Yes, given how commonly they co-occur, assessment routinely screens for both together.
Expert Care
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar provides thorough anxiety assessment to clarify diagnosis and guide the most effective, individualised treatment approach.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace an individual psychiatric assessment.
Treatment approach
- → Clinical evaluation
- → GAD-7 screening questionnaire
- → Differentiation between anxiety subtypes
- → Screening for co-existing depression
- → Individualised treatment recommendation
Frequently asked questions
How is the specific type of anxiety determined?
This is determined through a detailed clinical interview exploring the specific triggers, physical symptoms, and thought patterns, alongside standardised screening tools.
Can anxiety and depression be assessed together?
Yes, given how commonly they co-occur, assessment routinely screens for both together.