Question

A 40-year-old patient presents with excessive worry restlessness and irritability for over 6 months. According to NICE guidelines which intervention is recommended first-line for GAD?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity psychological therapy and an SSRI

Answer

Benzodiazepines for long-term use

Answer

Beta-blockers alone

Answer

Atypical antipsychotics

Answer

Immediate hospital admission

Practice question

A 40-year-old patient presents with excessive worry restlessness and irritability for over 6 months. According to NICE guidelines which intervention is recommended first-line for GAD?