A 22-year-old female university student presents with a 2-week history of low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, reduced appetite with weight loss, and diff...

Question

A 22-year-old female university student presents with a 2-week history of low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, reduced appetite with weight loss, and difficulty concentrating on her studies. She denies suicidal ideation. She has no past psychiatric history. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Watchful waiting with follow-up in 2 weeks

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Referral for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Prescribe Sertraline 50mg od

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Prescribe Diazepam 2mg tds prn

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Recommend St John's Wort

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Mild Depression