A 30-year-old man with low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 3 weeks, denies suicidal ideation. He has mild functional impairment. According to NICE, w...

Question

A 30-year-old man with low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 3 weeks, denies suicidal ideation. He has mild functional impairment. According to NICE, what is the recommended initial step in management?

Accepted Answer

Watchful waiting with advice and support

Answer

Start SSRI immediately

Answer

High-intensity CBT plus SSRI

Answer

ECT

Answer

Stop any psychosocial interventions

NICE Depression Guideline MCQ (SBA): Depression

A 30-year-old man with low mood, anhedonia, and fatigue for 3 weeks, denies suicidal ideation. He has mild functional impairment. According to NICE, what is the recommended initial step in management?