Question

A 36-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia and impaired function for 8 weeks, with no psychosis or bipolar history. According to CANMAT 2023 depression guidelines, which treatment approach is most appropriate for moderate major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

First-line SSRI or SNRI plus psychotherapy

Answer

Watchful waiting without treatment

Answer

Benzodiazepine monotherapy

Answer

Antipsychotic monotherapy

Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy as first-line for all

Practice question

A 36-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia and impaired function for 8 weeks, with no psychosis or bipolar history. According to CANMAT 2023 depression guidelines, which treatment approach is most appropriate for moderate major depressive disorder?