23rd September 2021

A 14-year-old boy is noticed to be emotionally withdrawn

A 14-year-old boy is noticed to be emotionally withdrawn. He has been suffering with a low mood for the past 4 weeks and has minimal energy. He does not enjoy spending time with his friends or playing sports like he used to. Unfortunately, his parents are extremely busy and do not have time to talk to the child about his mood. The GP suspects a diagnosis of emotional deprivation.

What is the first-line therapy in the management of this child’s low mood?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.