A 36-year-old man presents to his GP feeling low in mood for 2 months after losing his job. He is tearful but has no biological symptoms of depression...

Question

A 36-year-old man presents to his GP feeling low in mood for 2 months after losing his job. He is tearful but has no biological symptoms of depression, no suicidal ideation and is functioning reasonably. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management option?

Accepted Answer

Offer active monitoring with psychoeducation and signposting to support services

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Start an SSRI immediately

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Refer urgently to secondary care psychiatry

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Start a tricyclic antidepressant

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Prescribe benzodiazepines for 4 weeks

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Subthreshold depression

A 36-year-old man presents to his GP feeling low in mood for 2 months after losing his job. He is tearful but has no biological symptoms of depression, no suicidal ideation and is functioning reasonably. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management option?