Question

A 29-year-old woman presents with persistent low mood, anhedonia and fatigue. She has thought about suicide and has made vague plans but has not acted on them. She lives alone and drinks alcohol heavily. What is the most appropriate immediate management

Accepted Answer

Refer urgently to the crisis mental health team or psychiatry for assessment

Answer

Start an SSRI and arrange routine review in 4 weeks

Answer

Reassure and suggest exercise only

Answer

Prescribe Benzodiazepines for insomnia as monotherapy

Answer

Offer internet-based self-help only

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman presents with persistent low mood, anhedonia and fatigue. She has thought about suicide and has made vague plans but has not acted on them. She lives alone and drinks alcohol heavily. What is the most appropriate immediate management