A 22-year-old man complains of low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 4 weeks after losing his job. He has no suicidal ideation, no previous mental heal...

Question

A 22-year-old man complains of low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 4 weeks after losing his job. He has no suicidal ideation, no previous mental health issues. Which is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Watchful waiting or low-intensity psychological intervention

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Immediate antidepressants

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Electroconvulsive therapy

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Prescribe antipsychotics

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Inpatient psychiatric admission

MCQ (SBA): Depression

A 22-year-old man complains of low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 4 weeks after losing his job. He has no suicidal ideation, no previous mental health issues. Which is the most appropriate initial management?