Treatment

There is growing evidence that medication and psychotherapy can be effective in the management of SAnD.

You may be prescribed a course of treatment with SSRIs or possibly in some cases benzodiazepines. Tricyclic antidepressants may also be a possibility but are associated with more side effects.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) may be recommended as a form of treatment, probably in conjunction with medication.

The treatment section will give you more detailed information on individual types of medication, psychotherapy and physical treatments.

Last updated:29/03/2010