first line mx depression

The first-line management for depression, if the person wishes to start treatment, is to offer a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) ¹.

For people with less severe depression who do not want treatment, active monitoring with the option to consider treatment later is recommended ¹.

Psychological interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), group exercise, group mindfulness and meditation, and counselling are also considered first-line options depending on the person's preferences and clinical needs ¹.