A 31-year-old with severe depression (PHQ-9 24) and active suicidal ideation but no plan. What is the most appropriate action in primary care?...

Question

A 31-year-old with severe depression (PHQ-9 24) and active suicidal ideation but no plan. What is the most appropriate action in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Urgent same-day mental health assessment

Answer

Start SSRI and review in 4 weeks

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Refer to IAPT routine therapy

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Start mirtazapine only

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Safety-net and review in one week

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Major Depressive Disorder (crisis)