Question

A 52-year-old with severe depression and active suicidal ideation in primary care. Best immediate step:

Accepted Answer

Urgent same-day mental health assessment and safety plan

Answer

Start SSRI and review in 2 weeks without further action

Answer

Refer to IAPT routine pathway

Answer

Prescribe benzodiazepine only

Answer

Advise exercise and follow-up in one month

Practice question

A 52-year-old with severe depression and active suicidal ideation in primary care. Best immediate step: