A 26-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep and impaired functioning for 6 weeks. There is no suicidal ideation, psychosis or su...

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A 26-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep and impaired functioning for 6 weeks. There is no suicidal ideation, psychosis or substance misuse. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management in general practice?

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Commence a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and offer psychological therapy

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Immediate referral for electroconvulsive therapy

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Prescribe benzodiazepines as sole long-term treatment

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Advise that depression is a weakness and no treatment is needed

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Admit involuntarily under mental health legislation

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Major depressive disorder

A 26-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep and impaired functioning for 6 weeks. There is no suicidal ideation, psychosis or substance misuse. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management in general practice?