Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with a 2-week history of low mood, anhedonia, and poor sleep. She has no suicidal ideation. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Refer for cognitive behavioural therapy

Answer

Start sertraline 50 mg OD

Answer

Start fluoxetine 20 mg OD

Answer

Start mirtazapine 15 mg OD

Answer

Advise self-help strategies

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents with a 2-week history of low mood, anhedonia, and poor sleep. She has no suicidal ideation. What is the most appropriate initial management?