Question

A 20-year-old university student presents with a 3-week history of low mood, anhedonia and poor concentration during exam time. She has no past psychiatric history, no suicidal ideation and is functioning at university but struggling. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Offer psychoeducation, active monitoring and consider brief psychological intervention

Answer

Start an SSRI immediately

Answer

Admit her to hospital

Answer

Prescribe benzodiazepines for exam stress

Answer

No follow-up required

Practice question

A 20-year-old university student presents with a 3-week history of low mood, anhedonia and poor concentration during exam time. She has no past psychiatric history, no suicidal ideation and is functioning at university but struggling. What is the most appropriate initial management?