Question

A 48-year-old woman complains of recurrent panic attacks where she experiences palpitations, sweating, and fear of losing control. They occur unpredictably. She avoids certain situations due to fear of an attack. Which therapy is considered first-line according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Psychoanalysis

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Interpersonal therapy alone

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Lifestyle advice only

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Hypnotherapy

Practice question

A 48-year-old woman complains of recurrent panic attacks where she experiences palpitations, sweating, and fear of losing control. They occur unpredictably. She avoids certain situations due to fear of an attack. Which therapy is considered first-line according to NICE?