Question

A 38-year-old man presents with depressed mood, anhedonia, and insomnia for 6 weeks, resulting in impaired work performance. He denies suicidal ideation. This is his first depressive episode. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Answer

Benzodiazepine monotherapy

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Antipsychotic medication

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Electroconvulsive therapy

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Mood stabilizer

Practice question

A 38-year-old man presents with depressed mood, anhedonia, and insomnia for 6 weeks, resulting in impaired work performance. He denies suicidal ideation. This is his first depressive episode. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?