Write a 45-page paper describing the use of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screening tool (GAD-7). Discuss what diagnosis you are using the tool for, how to score the tool, and support the use of this tool with references. Next, describe the treatment plan for patients with anxiety disorder based on your findings in the diagnostic test and interpretation.
Sections should include:
Introduction to the diagnostic tool
Discussion of Tool: why it is used, how, and for what diagnosis
Discussion of Interpretation of Scoring for the Tool
Treatment Plan for a patient with positive results from the tool, include non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, patient education, additional testing required, and follow-up as needed.