A 38-year-old with moderate depression, no suicide risk, prefers medication and talking therapy. What is the recommended first-line approach?...

Question

A 38-year-old with moderate depression, no suicide risk, prefers medication and talking therapy. What is the recommended first-line approach?

Accepted Answer

SSRI (e.g., sertraline) and offer psychological therapy

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Antipsychotic monotherapy

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Tricyclic antidepressant first

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No treatment; watchful waiting

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Benzodiazepine PRN only

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Depression (moderate)