Compare two scales used to screen for mental health diagnoses (MDD, bipolar disorder, substance abuse screening, anxiety, psychosis): GAD versus Hamilton rating scale- anxiety.
Include answers to the following:
A brief review of how the scale was developed.
How is the scale used? Is it for diagnosis or management/monitoring?
How are the scales administered? Does the patient complete the scale? Is it based on your observation of the patient?
Compare and contrast the two scales.
Is there a specific population the scale is geared towards?
Include one journal article to support each scale.