Question

A 35 year old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia and poor sleep for 2 months. She has mild functional impairment and no suicidal ideation. She prefers non drug approaches. What is the most appropriate initial management in general practice?

Accepted Answer

Provide psychoeducation and arrange structured psychological therapy such as CBT

Answer

Start high dose SSRI immediately

Answer

Admit to inpatient psychiatry

Answer

Prescribe benzodiazepines for several months

Answer

No treatment and review in a year

Practice question

A 35 year old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia and poor sleep for 2 months. She has mild functional impairment and no suicidal ideation. She prefers non drug approaches. What is the most appropriate initial management in general practice?