Question

A 25-year-old woman presents with a 2-month history of depressed mood, anhedonia, feelings of guilt, and poor concentration. She denies suicidal ideation. Which is the most appropriate first-line treatment option according to NICE for moderate depression?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity CBT or an SSRI

Answer

Psychodynamic psychotherapy alone

Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy

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Inpatient admission

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman presents with a 2-month history of depressed mood, anhedonia, feelings of guilt, and poor concentration. She denies suicidal ideation. Which is the most appropriate first-line treatment option according to NICE for moderate depression?