Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAI-18)
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Anxious mood: Worries, anticipation of the worst, fearful anticipation, irritability
FAQs
What is the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAI-18)?
The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAI-18) is an 18-item clinician-administered questionnaire that assesses the severity of anxiety symptoms.
Who developed the HAI-18 and when?
Developed by Max Hamilton in 1959; expanded to 18 items in later versions.
What type of assessment is the HAI-18?
It is a clinician-rated or self-report questionnaire.
What does the HAI-18 assess?
- Psychic anxiety (mental symptoms)
- Somatic anxiety (physical symptoms)
- Anxious mood and tension
- Fears and phobias
- Sleep disturbances
- Cognitive difficulties
How many items and what format?
18 items, rated 0-4 (0=Not present, 4=Severe).
How is the HAI-18 scored?
Total score 0-72; higher scores indicate more severe anxiety.
Are there versions of the HAI-18?
14-item original; 18-item expanded version.
Who can use the HAI-18?
Adults with anxiety disorders; used in clinical and research settings.
What are the strengths of the HAI-18?
Comprehensive, reliable, widely used in research.
What are the limitations of the HAI-18?
Requires clinical judgment; may not capture all anxiety types.
How is the HAI-18 used?
Anxiety disorder assessment, treatment monitoring, research.