Hamilton Anxiety Scale
HAM-A Calculator
Anxious Mood
Tension
Fears
Insomnia
Intellectual
Depressed Mood
Somatic (Muscular)
Somatic (Sensory)
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Autonomic
Behavior at Interview
Result:
0 points
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Rates level of anxiety based on clinical questions.
Why Use
The Hamilton Anxiety Scale can help objectify and rate the severity of a patient's anxiety.
When to Use
Evaluating new patients to assess their level of anxiety and functioning. Trending a patient’s anxiety level over time.
Formula
Addition of the selected points. Point Values: 0=Not Present +1=Mild +2=Moderate +3=Severe +4=Very Severe
Advice
Patients with anxiety can often benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); most can be managed as outpatients.
More Information
Score interpretation: Scores ≤17 indicate mild anxiety severity. Scores of 18-24 indicate mild to moderate anxiety severity Scores of 25-30 indicate moderate to severe anxiety severity Scores >30 indicate severe anxiety