Question

A 38-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, and impaired concentration for 6 weeks. He denies suicidal ideation. PHQ-9 score is 17. He has no previous psychiatric history. Which is the most appropriate initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Start SSRI and offer psychotherapy

Answer

Psychodynamic psychotherapy only

Answer

Start benzodiazepine monotherapy

Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy

Answer

Hospitalization

Practice question

A 38-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, and impaired concentration for 6 weeks. He denies suicidal ideation. PHQ-9 score is 17. He has no previous psychiatric history. Which is the most appropriate initial therapy?