The results of research studies on the effectiveness of medications in treating anxiety disorders have indicated which of the following?
A) Stimulants seem most effective in treating anxiety disorders.
B) Antipsychotics seem most effective in treating anxiety disorders, but they have not yet been rigorously tested in adolescents.
C) SSRIs seem most effective in treating anxiety disorders, but they only result in substantial improvement about half of the time.
D) Lithium seems most effective in treating anxiety disorders, but its side effects limit its usefulness.

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Research studies have indicated that SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) seem most effective in treating anxiety disorders, but they only result in substantial improvement about half of the time. Stimulants (choice A) are not typically used to treat anxiety disorders, and antipsychotics (choice B) have not been rigorously tested in adolescents. Lithium (choice D) is primarily used to treat bipolar disorder, and while it may be effective in some cases of anxiety, its side effects limit its usefulness.

The Results of Research Studies on the Effectiveness of Medications