Question

A 50-year-old man with depressed mood, anhedonia, and hopelessness for 8 weeks. He denies suicidal ideation. Which first-line therapy should be offered?

Accepted Answer

An SSRI (e.g., sertraline) plus psychological therapy if moderate severity

Answer

High-intensity psychological therapy alone

Answer

Antipsychotic medication

Answer

ECT immediately

Answer

No treatment needed

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with depressed mood, anhedonia, and hopelessness for 8 weeks. He denies suicidal ideation. Which first-line therapy should be offered?