Question

A 30-year-old patient has a 2-week history of low mood, anhedonia, and poor appetite, but no suicidal ideation. According to NICE, what is the first-line management for mild to moderate depression?

Accepted Answer

Psychological therapy, such as CBT

Answer

High-dose SSRI

Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy

Answer

Immediate hospital admission

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressant

Practice question

A 30-year-old patient has a 2-week history of low mood, anhedonia, and poor appetite, but no suicidal ideation. According to NICE, what is the first-line management for mild to moderate depression?