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Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale

(From DSM-IV-TR, p. 34.)

Consider psychological, social, and occupational functioning on a hypothetical continuum of mental

health-illness. Do not include impairment in functioning due to physical (or environmental) limitations.

Code

(Note: Use intermediate codes when appropriate, e.g., 45, 68, 72.)

100

Superior functioning in a wide range of activities, life’s problems never seem to

get out of hand, is sought out by others because of his or her many positive

qualities. No symptoms.

Absent or minimal symptoms (e.g., mild anxiety before an exam), good

functioning in all areas, interested and involved in a wide range of activities.

socially effective, generally satisfied with life, no more than everyday problems

or concerns (e.g. an occasional argument with family members).

If symptoms are present, they are transient and expectable reactions to

psychosocial stressors (e.g., difficulty concentrating after family argument); no

more than slight impairment in social, occupational or school functioning (e.g.,

temporarily failing behind in schoolwork).

Some mild symptoms (e.g. depressed mood and mild insomnia)

OR some difficulty in social, occupational, or school functioning (e.g., occasional

truancy, or theft within the household), but generally functioning pretty well, has

some meaningful interpersonal relationships.

Moderate symptoms (e.g., flat affect and circumstantial speech, occasional panic

attacks)

OR moderate difficulty in social, occupational, or school functioning (e.g.. few

friends, conflicts with peers or co-workers).

Serious symptoms (e.g.. suicidal ideation, severe obsessional rituals, frequent

shoplifting)

OR any serious impairment in social, occupational, or school functioning (e.g.,

no friends, unable to keep a job).

Some impairment in reality testing or communication (e.g., speech is at times

illogical, obscure, or irrelevant)

OR major impairment in several areas, such as work or school, family relations,

judgment, thinking, or mood (e.g., depressed man avoids friends, neglects family,

and is unable to work; child frequently beats up younger children, is defiant at home,

and is failing at school).

Behavior is considerably influenced by delusions or hallucinations

OR serious impairment in communication or judgment (e.g., sometimes

incoherent, acts grossly inappropriately, suicidal preoccupation)

OR inability to function in almost all areas (e.g., stays in bed all day; no job, home,

or friends).

Some danger of hurting self or others (e.g., suicide attempts without clear

expectation of death; frequently violent; manic excitement)

OR occasionally fails to maintain minimal personal hygiene (e.g., smears feces)

OR gross impairment in communication (e.g., largely incoherent or mute).

Persistent danger of severely hurting self or others (e.g., recurrent violence)

OR persistent inability to maintain minimal personal hygiene

OR serious suicidal act with clear expectation of death.

Inadequate information.

Global Assessment Of Functioning (Gaf) Scale

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