Question

A 35-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple areas of her life, muscle tension and poor sleep for over 6 months. She has no depressive or psychotic symptoms. What is the recommended first-line treatment for generalised anxiety disorder in primary care?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity CBT or applied relaxation

Answer

Immediate benzodiazepines long term

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Antipsychotic medication

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No treatment necessary

Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple areas of her life, muscle tension and poor sleep for over 6 months. She has no depressive or psychotic symptoms. What is the recommended first-line treatment for generalised anxiety disorder in primary care?