A Relative Who Suffers from Panic Disorder Asks You What

question 43

Multiple Choice

A relative who suffers from panic disorder asks you what treatment would have the most long-lasting benefits.Because you have just read about the double-blind NIMH research study evaluating psychological treatments with and without medication,what would you say?

• A) First, try any available treatment, since patients in all treatment conditions achieved the same long-lasting gains.
• B) First, try the drug imipramine.
• C) First, try psychological treatment along with medication.
• D) First, try panic-control treatment that includes cognitive-behavioural therapy.

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