U.S. Recommends Universal Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults Under 65

The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening all adults aged 19 to 64 for anxiety disorders.
Insufficient evidence to recommend screening those over 65.
Recommendation includes screening pregnant and postpartum women as well as the general population under 65.
Task force found screening can lead to early diagnosis and treatment of often untreated anxiety disorders.
Panel continues to recommend screening all adults for depression.