• JAMA · Jun 2023

    Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

    • US Preventive Services Task Force, Michael J Barry, Wanda K Nicholson, Michael Silverstein, Tumaini Rucker Coker, Karina W Davidson, Esa M Davis, Katrina E Donahue, Carlos Roberto Jaén, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, Goutham Rao, John M Ruiz, James Stevermer, Joel Tsevat, Sandra Millon Underwood, and John B Wong.
    • Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
    • JAMA. 2023 Jun 27; 329 (24): 216321702163-2170.

    ImportanceAnxiety disorders are commonly occurring mental health conditions. They are often unrecognized in primary care settings and substantial delays in treatment initiation occur.ObjectiveThe US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) commissioned a systematic review to evaluate the benefits and harms of screening for anxiety disorders in asymptomatic adults.PopulationAsymptomatic adults 19 years or older, including pregnant and postpartum persons. Older adults are defined as those 65 years or older.Evidence AssessmentThe USPSTF concludes with moderate certainty that screening for anxiety disorders in adults, including pregnant and postpartum persons, has a moderate net benefit. The USPSTF concludes that the evidence is insufficient on screening for anxiety disorders in older adults.RecommendationThe USPSTF recommends screening for anxiety disorders in adults, including pregnant and postpartum persons. (B recommendation) The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for anxiety disorders in older adults. (I statement).

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