A 16-year-old is brought by his mother, concerned about low mood and self-harm thoughts. According to NICE, which intervention is recommended first-li...

Question

A 16-year-old is brought by his mother, concerned about low mood and self-harm thoughts. According to NICE, which intervention is recommended first-line for mild depression in an adolescent?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or other psychological therapy

Answer

Immediate high-dose SSRI therapy

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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A tricyclic antidepressant

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Hospital admission for all cases

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Depression in adolescents

A 16-year-old is brought by his mother, concerned about low mood and self-harm thoughts. According to NICE, which intervention is recommended first-line for mild depression in an adolescent?