Under What Circumstances Might the Use of Medications Prior to Psychotherapy

question 40

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances might the use of medications prior to psychotherapy be essential?

• A) When the patient is suicidal
• B) When the patient won't admit that they have a problem
• C) When the patient's symptoms are so severe that they make psychotherapy impossible
• D) When a quick cure is needed

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