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A 28-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep and impaired functioning for 2 months. She has no history of mania or psychosis, denies suicidal intent, and scores in the moderate range on a validated depression scale. There are no major medical comorbidities. According to Australian mood disorder guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management in primary care?

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