Question

A 40-year-old woman with excessive worry, muscle tension and poor sleep for more than 6 months meets criteria for generalised anxiety disorder. She prefers non-pharmacologic treatment. According to Canadian guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line intervention?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Answer

Supportive counselling only

Answer

Benzodiazepine monotherapy

Answer

Antipsychotic augmentation

Answer

No treatment is necessary if she is coping at work

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman with excessive worry, muscle tension and poor sleep for more than 6 months meets criteria for generalised anxiety disorder. She prefers non-pharmacologic treatment. According to Canadian guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line intervention?