A Relative of Yours Who Suffers from Panic Disorder Asks

question 142

Multiple Choice

A relative of yours who suffers from panic disorder asks you what treatment would have the longest-lasting benefits.Since you have just read about the double-blind NIMH research study evaluating psychological treatments with and without medication,you tell your relative to first try

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

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