A 30-year-old female presents with a 6-week history of fatigue, low mood, anhedonia, and early morning waking. She has lost 3kg in weight unintentiona...

Question

A 30-year-old female presents with a 6-week history of fatigue, low mood, anhedonia, and early morning waking. She has lost 3kg in weight unintentionally. She denies suicidal ideation. According to NICE CG90, what is the most appropriate initial management for this presentation of moderate depression?

Accepted Answer

Low-intensity psychosocial intervention

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Watchful waiting

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Prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

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Referral for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

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Prescribe a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Moderate Depression