Diagnosis

To help diagnose generalized anxiety disorder, your doctor or mental health professional may:

• Do a physical exam to look for signs that your anxiety might be linked to medications or an underlying medical condition
• Order blood or urine tests or other tests, if a medical condition is suspected
• Ask detailed questions about your symptoms and medical history
• Use psychological questionnaires to help determine a diagnosis
• Use the criteria listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association