A 40-year-old woman with depression and no prior treatment asks about first-line options. According to ACP 2023, what is the best initial approach?...

Question

A 40-year-old woman with depression and no prior treatment asks about first-line options. According to ACP 2023, what is the best initial approach?

Accepted Answer

CBT or a second-generation antidepressant as monotherapy

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressant first

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Augmentation with lithium immediately

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ECT first-line

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St. John's wort

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Major Depressive Disorder