By vgreene, 29 April, 2020 Factor into tx decision: pt pref, drug side effects/latency, pt convenience,2 motivation, engagement; severity of dz; clinician skills/experience; availability of psychological treatments; prior tx response; comorbid med/psych dz;3 cost2
By vgreene, 29 April, 2020 Little evidence for additive effect of CBT meds but pharmacologic tx and psychologic tx partners not alternatives per WFSBP2
By vgreene, 29 April, 2020 Consider offering individual self-help, per ADAC;3 use self-help in pts not responsive to education alone, per NICE1
By vgreene, 29 April, 2020 Educate about dz course, tx options/efficacy/side effects/latency/tolerability1-3
By vgreene, 29 April, 2020 Nonharmful substance use not a contraindication to GAD tx may be complication of GAD per NICE1