Question

A 35-year-old paramedic develops intrusive memories, nightmares and avoidance of reminders following a traumatic accident 4 months ago. He has hypervigilance and irritability. Symptoms cause functional impairment. What is the most appropriate first-line psychological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy

Answer

Supportive counselling only

Answer

Benzodiazepines

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Long-term antipsychotics

Answer

Psychoanalysis

Practice question

A 35-year-old paramedic develops intrusive memories, nightmares and avoidance of reminders following a traumatic accident 4 months ago. He has hypervigilance and irritability. Symptoms cause functional impairment. What is the most appropriate first-line psychological treatment?