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Diagnostic Criteria for Anxiety Disorders: A Quick Reference Guide
Navigate anxiety diagnoses with this 3-page DSM-5-TR reference table.
Last updated: October 2025
Accurate anxiety disorder diagnosis requires understanding nuanced criteria and differential considerations. This concise reference table provides essential DSM-5-TR criteria for six disorders including GAD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Specific Phobia in an accessible 3-page format. Created by clinical experts Drs. Jill Krahwinkel-Bower and Jamie Bower, this reference includes symptoms, duration requirements, prevalence data, and differential diagnosis points, plus medical billing codes. Use this during assessments to ensure thorough, evidence-based diagnostic decisions.
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With this resource, you'll learn how to:
Differentiate six common anxiety disorders
Assign accurate medical billing codes
Navigate core criteria and additional considerations
Written by
Drs. Jill Krahwinkel-Bower and Jamie Bower