A 36-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple domains, restlessness, and muscle tension for 8 months, with significant functional i...

Question

A 36-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple domains, restlessness, and muscle tension for 8 months, with significant functional impairment but no depression or substance use. According to evidence-based management of generalised anxiety disorder, which is a reasonable first-line approach?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy or SSRI pharmacotherapy

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Benzodiazepines as sole long-term therapy

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Antipsychotic monotherapy

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No treatment required as symptoms are mild

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Systemic corticosteroids for short-term relief

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder