A 34-year-old man with severe major depression and suicidal ideation. First-line management in primary care?...

Question

A 34-year-old man with severe major depression and suicidal ideation. First-line management in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Urgent same-day psychiatric assessment and risk management

Answer

Start SSRI and routine review in 4 weeks

Answer

Offer CBT only

Answer

Start tricyclic antidepressant

Answer

Provide self-help leaflet

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Major Depression (high risk)