Thats what researchers out of Indiana University are proposing with the launch of a new blood test for anxiety.
Thats the place where I think this would make a big impact, Niculescu said.
It removes some of the stigma.
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Its just another biological abnormality that can be identified, treated, monitored, and prevented.
And that is just yet to be determined, Cordner told Verywell.
Will This Blood Test Change How Anxiety Is Diagnosed?
Providers currently evaluate patients based on the criteria in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5-TR).
The way that we do things now is actually fairly effective, Cordner said.
Niculescu said the blood test could be an additional tool in preventative mental health care.
These are not DNA where you test once and youre one and done.
Will Anxiety Blood Tests Become Part of a Care Routine Soon?
What This Means For You
These anxiety blood tests are not yet commercially available.
If you’re experiencing anxiety, consider speaking with a mental health professional about screening options.
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