Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA)
HAMA is the gold standard for clinical anxiety assessment, used in clinical trials and treatment monitoring.
Assess anxiety severity and understand your anxiety level
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About the HAMA
The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) was developed by Max Hamilton in 1959. It is a clinician-rated measure designed to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms.
The HAMA is widely used in clinical trials and treatment monitoring as a gold standard for anxiety assessment.
Symptoms Assessed
- Anxious mood
- Tension
- Fears
- Insomnia
- Cognitive difficulties
- Depressed mood
- Somatic (muscular) symptoms
- Cardiovascular symptoms
- Respiratory symptoms
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Genitourinary symptoms
- Autonomic symptoms
- Behavior during interview
Applications
- Clinical trials for antidepressants
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Anxiety disorder diagnosis
- Research on anxiety disorders
References
- Hamilton, M. (1959). The assessment of anxiety states by rating. British Journal of Medical Psychology, 32(1), 50-55. 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1959.tb00467.x
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