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A 22-year-old college student presents with low mood, anhedonia, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating for the past 6 weeks. She reports insomnia and decreased appetite but denies suicidal ideation, psychosis, or substance use. Physical examination and initial labs are normal. She is functioning poorly at school. According to current depression treatment guidelines, which initial management is most appropriate?

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