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    This document contains information about the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), including its scoring system and symptoms checklist. The HAM-A is used to rate the severity of a patient's anxiety symptoms on a scale of 0 to 4 for each of 14 symptom categories. Total scores of 0-17 indicate mild anxiety, 18-24 mild to moderate anxiety, and 25-30 moderate to severe anxiety. The document then lists the 14 symptom categories that are rated.

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    This document contains information about the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), including its scoring system and symptoms checklist. The HAM-A is used to rate the severity of a patient's anxiety symptoms on a scale of 0 to 4 for each of 14 symptom categories. Total scores of 0-17 indicate mild anxiety, 18-24 mild to moderate anxiety, and 25-30 moderate to severe anxiety. The document then lists the 14 symptom categories that are rated.

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    Psychiatric Associates of Atlanta, LLC

    Twelve Piedmont Center, Suite 419, 3495 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-495-5900 fax: 404-495-5901 David Lipsig, M.D.

    www.atlantapsychiatry.com HAMILTON ANXIETY RATING SCALE (HAM-A)

    Matthew Norman, M.D.

    Classification of symptoms: HAM-A score level of anxiety:

    0 - absent; 1 - mild; 2 - moderate; 3 - severe; 4 - incapacitating. < 17 mild; 18 - 24 mild to moderate; 25 - 30 moderate to severe.

    Symptoms 1. Anxious mood


    worries anticipates wo rst

    Date:______________ 01234 01234 10. Respiratory Symptoms


    chest pressure choking sensation shortness of breath

    01234

    2. Tension
    startles cries ea sily restless trembling

    11. Gastrointestinal Symptoms


    dysphagia nausea or vomiting constipation weight loss

    01234

    3. Fears
    fear fear fear fear of the dark of strangers of being alone of animal

    01234

    12. Genitourinary Symptoms


    urinary frequency or urgency dysmenorrhea impotence

    01234

    4. Insomnia
    difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep difficulty with nightmares

    01234 01234 01234

    13. Autonomic Symptoms


    dry mouth flushing pallor sweating

    01234

    5. Intellectual
    poor concentration memory impairment

    14. Behavior at Interview


    fidgets tremor paces

    01234

    6. Depressed Mood
    decreased interest in activities anhedon ia insom nia

    7. Somatic complaints - Muscular


    muscle aches or pains bruxism

    01234 01234 01234

    8. Somatic complaints - Sensory


    tinnitus blurred vision

    TOTAL SCORE: ___________

    9. Cardiovascular Symptoms
    tachycardia palpitations chest p ain sensory of feeling faint

    Raters signature: ____________________________

    Source: Ham ilton MC . Ham ilton anxiety sca le [HA M A] (19 59).

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