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A 25-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of low mood, anhedonia, poor concentration and early morning wakening for the last 2 months, associated with thoughts that life is not worth living but no active plan. She is functioning at work but struggling. There is no history of mania, psychosis or substance misuse. According to contemporary Australian mood disorders guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management in primary care?

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