ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Major depressive disorder - initial management

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A 32-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor concentration and insomnia for 7 weeks. She has no history of mania, psychosis or substance misuse, and denies suicidal intent. She is functioning at work but struggling. According to CANMAT recommendations, what is the most appropriate first-line treatment approach for moderate unipolar major depressive disorder?

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