Approaching A Case of Generalized Anxiety Disorder: The Basics
Today’s question is: How to approach a case of generalized anxiety disorder? Here is a summary of this episode: GAD is a disorder of chronic, excessive worrying. Ensure you have the correct diagnosis according to DSM-5. For patients with bipolar depression, do not use an antidepressant. Instead, you may use hydroxyzine, pregabalin, or benzodiazepines. The first-line treatments are SSRIs. Escitalopram and paroxetine are FDA-approved. Sertraline is also recommended as a possible first-line agent. Download a PDF of this interview here Become a premium member of the Psychopharmacology Institute
