A 40-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, early morning waking and poor concentration for 8 weeks. He has no psychotic features or immediat...

Question

A 40-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, early morning waking and poor concentration for 8 weeks. He has no psychotic features or immediate risk to self. Symptoms are affecting work and relationships and are classified as more severe depression. What is the most appropriate treatment approach?

Accepted Answer

Offer an SSRI combined with high-intensity psychological therapy

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Watchful waiting only

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Prescribe benzodiazepines alone

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Electroconvulsive therapy as first-line

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Physical exercise advice only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Major depressive disorder