A client has been experiencing uncontrolled anxiety. His symptoms include edginess, sleep changes, fatigue, and significant dist

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A client has been experiencing uncontrolled anxiety. His symptoms include edginess, sleep changes, fatigue, and significant dist

ress. To meet the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder, these symptoms must be present for _____ months or longer.

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Andrews [41] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-26T19:21:48+03:00

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6 months or longer.

Explanation:

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (also known as the DSM-5) clearly specified that for a proper diagnosis to be made, the illness must have present for at least 6 months.