A 51-year-old with moderate major depression prefers psychotherapy. According to VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline (2022): Management of Major Depres...

Question

A 51-year-old with moderate major depression prefers psychotherapy. According to VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline (2022): Management of Major Depressive Disorder, which is first-line?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioural therapy or behavioural activation

Answer

Supportive counselling only

Answer

Psychoanalysis

Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy first-line

Answer

No treatment until severe

psychiatry MCQ (SBA): Major Depressive Disorder

A 51-year-old with moderate major depression prefers psychotherapy. According to VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline (2022): Management of Major Depressive Disorder, which is first-line?