Table 1 Psychiatric state assessment of the IBS patients [17]
From: Anxiety-depressive disorders among irritable bowel syndrome patients in Guilan, Iran
Normal | Patients with a GHQ28 score < 23. |
|---|---|
Depression | The presence of at least one of the following disorders: major depressive disorder (MDD), minor depressive disorder or dysthymic disorder. |
Anxiety | The presence of at least one of the following disorders: phobia, panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). |
Co-morbid | Having both anxiety and depression criteria simultaneously. |