Hamilton Anxiety Scale

The Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) is a clinical tool used by healthcare professionals to measure the severity of a person's anxiety. It assesses various symptoms such as anxious feelings, physical symptoms like sweating or trembling, and worries. The scale involves a professional asking questions and observing the individual, then assigning scores based on how intense the symptoms are. Higher scores indicate more severe anxiety. It helps clinicians understand how anxiety affects a person and guides treatment decisions. The HAM-A is widely used in research and practice to monitor anxiety over time.