Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 6 weeks. She denies suicidal ideation. Physical exam is normal. According to NICE, what is the first-line management step for mild to moderate depression?

Accepted Answer

Low-intensity psychosocial interventions (e.g., guided self-help)

Answer

High-intensity CBT plus SSRI

Answer

SSRI antidepressant alone

Answer

ECT

Answer

Hospital admission

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 6 weeks. She denies suicidal ideation. Physical exam is normal. According to NICE, what is the first-line management step for mild to moderate depression?