The term "GAF" can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are some possible meanings:
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GAF Materials Corporation: This is an American manufacturing company based in Parsippany, New Jersey, that has been primarily focused on manufacturing roofing materials for residential and commercial applications since its founding in 1886. The GAF acronym stands for General Aniline & Film.
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Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale: This is a scoring system used by mental health professionals to evaluate how well an individual is functioning in their daily lives. It measures how much a persons symptoms affect their day-to-day life on a scale of 0 to 100. The GAF score is based on a persons level of functioning in daily life and the severity of their mental illness. It is used to help mental health professionals determine the interventions and care patients need.
It is important to note that the GAF Scale has been replaced by the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2 (WHODAS 2.0) in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), but it is still used by government agencies, insurance companies, and others.
