Question

A 40-year-old woman presents with long-standing generalised anxiety causing significant occupational impairment. She has occasional alcohol binges. According to Australian anxiety management principles, what is the preferred first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy and consideration of an SSRI

Answer

Long-term benzodiazepines alone

Answer

Antipsychotic medication

Answer

No treatment, as anxiety is normal

Answer

High-dose beta blockers as monotherapy

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman presents with long-standing generalised anxiety causing significant occupational impairment. She has occasional alcohol binges. According to Australian anxiety management principles, what is the preferred first-line treatment?