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A 35-year-old man presents to his GP with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep and reduced appetite for 6 weeks. He has passive thoughts that life is not worth living but no active plan or intent. There is no history of mania or psychosis. What is the most appropriate initial management approach?

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