Question

A 29-year-old man presents with symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder for 6 months. He prefers non-pharmacological management if possible. According to Australian guidelines, which intervention has the strongest evidence as first-line psychological therapy?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Answer

Supportive counselling only

Answer

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy

Answer

Hypnosis

Answer

Group debriefing

Practice question

A 29-year-old man presents with symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder for 6 months. He prefers non-pharmacological management if possible. According to Australian guidelines, which intervention has the strongest evidence as first-line psychological therapy?