10th June 2021

You see a 16-year-old boy with Down syndrome in the GP surgery

You see a 16-year-old boy with Down syndrome in the GP surgery. He complains of feeling down over the past month. He hasn’t been able to focus on his schoolwork, and his mother commented that he has been quite irritable and has been sleeping more than normal.

What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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