uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Moderate depressive episode

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A 45-year-old man presents to his GP with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep and reduced appetite for 2 months. He has no psychotic features and no active suicidal intent but significant functional impairment and scores consistent with moderate depression. According to NICE NG222, what is an appropriate first-line treatment option?

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