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, whic...

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

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High-intensity psychological therapy plus medication

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Immediate ECT

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Antipsychotics

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Long-term hypnotics

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Depression

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