14th June 2021

A 40-year-old woman is seen by a psychiatrist following referral by her GP

A 40-year-old woman is seen by a psychiatrist following referral by her GP. She was diagnosed with a generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) several years ago, and despite various forms of psychological treatments, continues to struggle with debilitating symptoms. She has previously tried several different selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibits (SNRIs) as prescribed by her GP and not seen any improvement in symptoms.

Which of the following would be a next line management option?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.