What is this test?
The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) is a clinician-rated assessment used to measure the severity of anxiety symptoms. It evaluates both psychological (mental) and somatic (physical) aspects of anxiety.
Where is it used?
- Psychiatric and hospital settings
- Clinical psychology practice
- Research and treatment outcome tracking
How to administer:
Originally conducted as a structured clinical interview by a trained professional.
This version is adapted for **self-report training purposes**.
Response scale:
0 = Not present
1 = Mild
2 = Moderate
3 = Severe
4 = Very severe
Scoring:
All 14 items are summed.
Interpretation:
0–13 → Mild anxiety
14–24 → Moderate anxiety
25–56 → Severe anxiety