Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Chronic AnxietyGAD
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📋Overview
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life. It is the preferred modern term for chronic anxiety that is not limited to specific situations or objects. GAD involves ongoing anxiety that is difficult to control and affects functioning.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0270549ICD-10-CM
F41.1
MeSH
D000098647
SNOMED CT (US)
21897009
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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