Diagnosing Anxiety Disorder for the Nurse Practitioner

By: Priscilla Davis

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Anxiety disorders are among the most commonly encountered mental health conditions in primary care and psychiatric settings—and nurse practitioners are on the front lines. This essential clinical guide equips nurse practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to accurately identify, assess, and manage anxiety disorders across diverse patient populations.

Designed specifically for NP students, new graduates, and practicing providers, this book walks you through the diagnostic criteria, screening tools, and clinical reasoning strategies needed to differentiate anxiety from similar mental health conditions, including depression, trauma, and medical mimics. Inside, you’ll find practical case studies, DSM-5-TR references, therapeutic considerations, and documentation tips tailored to real-world practice.

Whether you’re working in family practice, urgent care, or psychiatric settings, this concise and accessible resource will strengthen your clinical skills, support accurate diagnosis, and improve outcomes for patients living with anxiety.