While psychotherapy is typically the initial treatment for psychological conditions, which patients would benefit more from starting with medication rather than therapy?

Therapy MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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Published
24 Aug 2023
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

Although psychotherapy is often the first approach for mental health treatment, patients who are suicidal or have psychotic disorders usually require immediate pharmacological intervention to stabilize their condition before therapy can be effective.

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