30th January 2024

A 15-year-old boy is seen with his parents complaining of low mood, avolition and fatigue

A 15-year-old boy is seen with his parents complaining of low mood, avolition and fatigue. He sleeps for 10-12 hours a day but still feels that he is very tired. He has no medical history, and his mother has Graves’ disease. He is diagnosed with mild depression. He says he does not want treatment, but his parents request that he be started on an antidepressant.

What is the most appropriate initial management option?

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