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A 55-year-old woman presents with persistent sadness, loss of interest, early morning awakening, and impaired functioning for 2 months. She denies suicidal ideation. You diagnose major depressive disorder and start an SSRI. According to CANMAT, what is the minimum duration of antidepressant treatment after achieving remission for a first episode?

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