Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale

The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) is a tool healthcare professionals use to measure the severity of a person’s anxiety. It involves a clinician assessing various symptoms, such as worry, physical tension, and panic attacks, and rating their intensity on a scale. The scores help determine how mild, moderate, or severe the anxiety is, guiding treatment decisions. The process ensures a standardized way to evaluate symptoms over time, and it’s used in both clinical practice and research to monitor progress and response to therapy.