A 30-year-old man has been experiencing low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 6 weeks. According to NICE, which is the initial step in managing mild to...

Question

A 30-year-old man has been experiencing low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 6 weeks. According to NICE, which is the initial step in managing mild to moderate depression?

Accepted Answer

Offer psychological therapy (e.g., CBT)

Answer

Start an SSRI immediately

Answer

Start tricyclic antidepressant

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Prescribe antipsychotic medication

Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy

Depression — UKMLA MCQ

A 30-year-old man has been experiencing low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 6 weeks. According to NICE, which is the initial step in managing mild to moderate depression?