A 32-year-old man presents with low mood for 3 months, reduced interest, early morning waking and poor concentration. He has no suicidal ideation and ...

Question

A 32-year-old man presents with low mood for 3 months, reduced interest, early morning waking and poor concentration. He has no suicidal ideation and is managing work, though with difficulty. PHQ-9 suggests less severe depression. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line management option to discuss?

Accepted Answer

Low-intensity psychosocial intervention such as guided self-help

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Immediate antidepressant medication alone

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High-intensity individual CBT only

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Inpatient psychiatric admission

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No treatment is needed if he is working

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Less severe depression