HAMILTON ANXIETY SCALE
HAMILTON ANXIETY SCALE (HAM-A)
The Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) is a rating scale developed to quantify the severity of anxiety symptomatology, often used in psychotropic drug evaluation. It consists of 14 items, each defined by a series of symptoms. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale, ranging from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
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0 = Not present to 4 = Severe
NO. | ITEM | SCORE |
1 | ANXIOUS MOOD • Worries • Anticipates worst |
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2 | TENSION • Startles • Cries easily • Restless • Trembling |
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3 | FEARS • Fear of the dark • Fear of strangers • Fear of being alone • Fear of animal |
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4 | INSOMNIA • Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep • Difficulty with Nightmares |
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5 | INTELLECTUAL • Poor concentration • Memory Impairment |
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6 | DEPRESSED MOOD • Decreased interest in activities • Anhedoni • Insomnia |
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7 | SOMATIC COMPLAINTS: MUSCULAR • Muscle aches or pains • Bruxism |
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8 | SOMATIC COMPLAINTS: SENSORY • Tinnitus • Blurred vision |
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9 | CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPTOMS • Tachycardia • Palpitations • Chest Pain • Sensation of feeling faint |
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10 | RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS • Chest pressure • Choking sensation • Shortness of Breath |
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11 | GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS • Dysphagia • Nausea or Vomiting • Constipation • Weight loss • Abdominal fullness |
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12 | GENITOURINARY SYMPTOMS • Urinary frequency or urgency • Dysmenorrhea • Impotence |
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13 | AUTONOMIC SYMPTOMS • Dry Mouth • Flushing • Pallor • Sweating |
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14 | BEHAVIOR AT INTERVIEW • Fidgets • Tremor • Paces |