21 September 2022

Task Force Recommends Anxiety Screening for All Adults Under 65

 


O Yeah...Are they serious? The task force stopped short of recommending screening for seniors aged 65 and up, but that’s because symptoms of anxiety and symptoms of aging can often overlap, so it was less clear whether treatment for anxiety was needed at those ages. 

 


The task force is an independent panel of experts appointed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The public can comment on the proposed recommendation through Oct. 17 before final approval.

A similar recommendation was issued for those aged 8 to 18 in April by the same group, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.






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