ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Major depressive disorder

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A 24-year-old woman presents with 3 weeks of persistently low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, reduced appetite, and impaired concentration. She has no history of mania or hypomania, no psychotic symptoms, and no significant medical comorbidities. According to CANMAT 2023 guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial management for moderate major depressive disorder?

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