A 28-year-old with low mood, anhedonia and impaired function for 2 months, PHQ-9 17, no suicidality. Prefers talking therapies. What is appropriate fi...

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A 28-year-old with low mood, anhedonia and impaired function for 2 months, PHQ-9 17, no suicidality. Prefers talking therapies. What is appropriate first-line?

Accepted Answer

Group behavioural activation or CBT

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Immediate SSRI only

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Tricyclic antidepressant

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Electroconvulsive therapy

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No treatment; watchful waiting for 8 weeks

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Depression (moderate)

A 28-year-old with low mood, anhedonia and impaired function for 2 months, PHQ-9 17, no suicidality. Prefers talking therapies. What is appropriate first-line?