Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF)
Scale (DSM - IV Axis V)
Basic description of functioning
91 - 100
Person has no problems, or has superior functioning in several areas, or is admired and sought after by others due to positive qualities
81 - 90
Person has few, or or no symptoms. Good functioning in several areas. No more than everyday problems or concerns.
71 - 80
Person has symptoms/problems, but they are temporary, expectable reactions to stressors. There is no more than slight impairment in any area of psychological functioning.
61 - 70
Mild symptoms in one area OR difficulty in one of the following: social, occupational, or school functioning. Thus, the person is generally functioning pretty well and has some meaningful interpersonal relationships.
51 - 60
Moderate symptoms, or moderate difficulty in one of the following: social, occupational, or school functioning.
41 - 50
Serious symptoms, or serious impairment in one of the following: social, occupational, or school functioning.
31 - 40
Some impairment in reality testing, or impairment in speech and communication, or serious impairment in several of the following: occupational or school functioning, interpersonal relationships, judgment, thinking, or mood.
21 - 30
Presence of hallucinations or delusions which influence behavior, or serious impairment in ability to communicate with others OR serious impairment in judgment, or inability to function in almost all areas.
11 - 20
There is some danger of harm to self, or others, or occasional failure to maintain personal hygiene, or the person is virtually unable to communicate with others due to being incoherent or mute.
1 - 10
Persistent danger of harming self or others OR persistent inability to maintain personal hygiene, or the person has made a serious attempt at suicide.
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