Question

A 35-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, fatigue and poor concentration for 2 months. She has no psychotic symptoms or suicidality but significant functional impairment. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Commence an SSRI and offer psychological therapy

Answer

Watchful waiting only

Answer

Start antipsychotic medication

Answer

Admit involuntarily under the Mental Health Act

Answer

Prescribe benzodiazepines as sole therapy

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, fatigue and poor concentration for 2 months. She has no psychotic symptoms or suicidality but significant functional impairment. What is the most appropriate initial management?