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For the first time a national task force has recommended that doctors screen all adults under 65 for anxiety at routine visits.

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Right now, many Americans are dealing with an incredible amount of stress, but an influential panel of medical experts believes they might be able to help. 

The advisory group said the new guidance can help identify these conditions early so people can be connected to care.

U.S. doctors should regularly screen all adults under 65 for anxiety, an influential health guidelines group proposed Tuesday.

The proposed measure intends to identify early signs of anxiety and depression in Americans who may not be exhibiting symptoms yet, but could benefit from mental health care.

TUESDAY, Sept. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- In what amounts to a public acknowledgement that anxiety disorders have run rampant during the pandemic, an influential expert panel is recommending for

It’s the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms.

To emphasize the extreme stress levels that have afflicted the US since the onset of the pandemic, a panel of medical experts advises that doctors examine all adult patients under the age of 65 for anxiety.

Lori Pbert, a clinical psychologist at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, said the recommendations come at a time of “critical need.”