Question

A 38-year-old with moderate depression and no previous treatment. Which initial option is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Guided self-help or CBT and consider an SSRI (e.g., sertraline)

Answer

Watchful waiting only

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressant first-line

Answer

Benzodiazepine PRN long-term

Answer

Antipsychotic augmentation first-line

Practice question

A 38-year-old with moderate depression and no previous treatment. Which initial option is recommended?