Question

A 52-year-old with major depressive disorder prefers nonpharmacologic therapy. Which treatment has strong VA/DoD support for initial management of moderate depression?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Answer

Routine benzodiazepines

Answer

Psychodynamic therapy only

Answer

St. John's wort

Answer

No therapy until severe

Practice question

A 52-year-old with major depressive disorder prefers nonpharmacologic therapy. Which treatment has strong VA/DoD support for initial management of moderate depression?