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A 28-year-old woman with no significant medical history presents to her GP with low mood, anhedonia, insomnia and reduced appetite for 6 weeks. She denies suicidal ideation. Functioning at work is reduced but she is still attending. PHQ-9 score is 16 (moderate depression). What is the most appropriate initial management?

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