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A 29-year-old woman presents with a 3-week history of fatigue, low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, and feelings of worthlessness following a relationship breakup 2 months ago. She denies suicidal ideation. She meets the criteria for a moderate depressive episode. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management step?

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