A 34-year-old man presents to his GP with increasing anxiety, excessive worry about work, poor sleep and muscle tension for 8 months. There is no subs...

Question

A 34-year-old man presents to his GP with increasing anxiety, excessive worry about work, poor sleep and muscle tension for 8 months. There is no substance misuse or major depression. He is finding it hard to work but is still functioning. What is the most appropriate first-line management?

Accepted Answer

Structured psychological therapy such as CBT, with consideration of SSRI if needed

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Benzodiazepine monotherapy indefinitely

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No treatment; this is normal stress

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Antipsychotic medication

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Immediate involuntary admission

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder

A 34-year-old man presents to his GP with increasing anxiety, excessive worry about work, poor sleep and muscle tension for 8 months. There is no substance misuse or major depression. He is finding it hard to work but is still functioning. What is the most appropriate first-line management?