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A 23-year-old woman presents to a walk-in clinic with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, and impaired functioning for 7 weeks. There is no history of mania or psychosis, and no substance misuse. She is contemplating dropping out of university. There are passive thoughts of death but no active plan. According to CANMAT guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management?

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