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A 16-year-old girl presents with a 4-week history of low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, and feelings of worthlessness. She denies suicidal ideation. She is struggling at school. Her GP assesses her and diagnoses moderate depression. According to NICE NG134 (Depression in children and young people), what is the most appropriate initial intervention to offer?

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