Tina Is Constantly Bothered by Worries That Others See as Exaggerated

question 44

True/False

Tina is constantly bothered by worries that others see as exaggerated. There are times that Tina finds herself worrying and she doesn't even know why. Tina has recently begun to take antidepressants, and they have improved her condition. Based on this information, the most appropriate diagnosis for Tina would be generalized anxiety disorder.

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