MONITORING PARAMETERS

• Symptom Severity:

This includes assessing the intensity and frequency of symptoms

Psychological Measures:

Using validated questionnaires like the GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale), BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory), or HAM-A (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale) to assess anxiety levels and treatment response

Treatment Adherence:

Monitoring whether the patient is following the prescribed treatment plan (e.g., medication, therapy)

• Medication Side Effects:

Tracking any side effects from anxiety medication.

Progress and Response to Treatment:

Regularly reviewing patient progress with the therapist and adjusting treatment as needed.

Panic Attacks:

Frequency and severity of panic attacks, if applicable.

Avoidance Behaviors:

Tracking situations or activities avoided due to anxiety

• Impact on Daily Life:

Assessing how anxiety affects social interactions, work or school performance, and overall quality of life.

• Triggers and Situations:

Identifying specific situations, events, or thoughts that trigger anxiety

Patient Self-Monitoring:

Encouraging patients to track their symptoms, triggers, and coping strategies in a diary or log.

0-21

Low Anxiety

22-35

Moderate Anxiety

36 and above

Potentially Concerning