A 28-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia and impaired functioning for 2 months. She has no psychotic symptoms or significant suicide risk...

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A 28-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia and impaired functioning for 2 months. She has no psychotic symptoms or significant suicide risk and prefers non-drug approaches. According to Australian practice, what is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Refer for cognitive behavioural therapy and other psychological interventions

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Commence a benzodiazepine alone

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Start tricyclic antidepressant immediately

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Prescribe antipsychotic medication

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Advise no treatment as symptoms will resolve spontaneously

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Major depressive disorder

A 28-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia and impaired functioning for 2 months. She has no psychotic symptoms or significant suicide risk and prefers non-drug approaches. According to Australian practice, what is the most appropriate initial management?