Anxiety disorders

Quality statements

Statement 1 People with a suspected anxiety disorder receive an assessment that identifies whether they have a specific anxiety disorder, the severity of symptoms and associated functional impairment.

Statement 2 People with an anxiety disorder are offered evidence-based psychological interventions.

Statement 3 People with an anxiety disorder are not prescribed benzodiazepines or antipsychotics unless specifically indicated.

Statement 4 People receiving treatment for an anxiety disorder have their response to treatment recorded at each treatment session.