A 29-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple aspects of life, muscle tension and insomnia for 6 months. She has no major depressio...

Question

A 29-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple aspects of life, muscle tension and insomnia for 6 months. She has no major depression or substance misuse. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducation and cognitive behavioural therapy, with SSRI if needed

Answer

Long-term benzodiazepines alone

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Tricyclic antidepressant as first-line

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Antipsychotic medication

Answer

No treatment is required

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder management

A 29-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple aspects of life, muscle tension and insomnia for 6 months. She has no major depression or substance misuse. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?