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Whereas the DSM-IV recommended the use of the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) as a clinician-rated assessment of functioning scale, the DSM-5 decided to recommend the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS).
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Appendix 1: Modified Sheehan Scale for the Assessment of Reduced Social Functioning
INSTRUCTIONS: In the past 2Â weeks, because of your mental health condition with anxiety or depression, how much difficulty did you have with your day-to-day activities? Please circle the number that best fits you.
Appendix 2: Modified SF-36 Disability Items for Patients with Anxiety or Depression
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Bech, P. (2016). Social Functioning: Disability. In: Measurement-Based Care in Mental Disorders. SpringerBriefs in Psychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46651-4_8
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