A 19-year-old university student presents with excessive worry, restlessness and sleep disturbance for 6 months. She experiences physical symptoms of ...

Question

A 19-year-old university student presents with excessive worry, restlessness and sleep disturbance for 6 months. She experiences physical symptoms of anxiety but no panic attacks or depression. There is no substance use. According to Canadian guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line management?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy and/or an SSRI

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Long-term benzodiazepine monotherapy

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Antipsychotic medication

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No treatment until symptoms last at least 1 year

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Systemic corticosteroids to reduce anxiety

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder