A 40-year-old woman with generalised anxiety disorder has excessive worry, muscle tension and insomnia. She has no substance misuse and is willing to ...

Question

A 40-year-old woman with generalised anxiety disorder has excessive worry, muscle tension and insomnia. She has no substance misuse and is willing to engage in therapy. According to Australian guidance, what is the preferred first-line approach?

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducation and cognitive behavioural therapy, with SSRIs if needed

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Benzodiazepines as sole long-term treatment

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Antipsychotic medication

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No treatment unless she develops depression

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Long-term beta blocker therapy

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder

A 40-year-old woman with generalised anxiety disorder has excessive worry, muscle tension and insomnia. She has no substance misuse and is willing to engage in therapy. According to Australian guidance, what is the preferred first-line approach?