Question

A 45-year-old man presents with low mood for 6 weeks, difficulty sleeping, and reduced appetite. He has no psychotic features. According to NICE, which intervention is recommended first-line for mild to moderate depression

Accepted Answer

Low-intensity psychosocial intervention such as CBT or guided self-help

Answer

High-intensity psychological therapy plus medication

Answer

Immediate ECT

Answer

Antipsychotics

Answer

Long-term hypnotics

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with low mood for 6 weeks, difficulty sleeping, and reduced appetite. He has no psychotic features. According to NICE, which intervention is recommended first-line for mild to moderate depression