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ModeratePsychiatryMajor depressive disorderuk-plab-1

A 32-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, early morning waking and reduced appetite for 6 weeks. She has no psychotic symptoms and no active suicidal intent, though she has fleeting thoughts that life is not worth living. Function is impaired and she is struggling at work. What is the most appropriate initial management strategy in primary care?

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