A 22-year-old university student in a wheat-belt town has had six weeks of low mood, poor concentration and lo…

Question

A 22-year-old university student in a wheat-belt town has had six weeks of low mood, poor concentration and loss of interest since failing two units. There is no suicidal ideation and there are no psychotic features; the episode is of mild to moderate severity. She has declined an antidepressant. The nearest clinical psychologist is a four-hour drive away with a three-month waiting list, and she cannot afford private fees. She has reliable internet at home and uses it confidently. Which one of t…

Accepted Answer

Clinician-supported internet cognitive behavioural therapy

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Guided self-help book on depression

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Practice nurse supportive counselling

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Referral for psychodynamic psychotherapy

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Telephone crisis line counselling

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