Jeannie, a 36-year-old woman, sees a psychiatrist while suffering from an initial episode of unipolar depression. Which biological treatment is her psychiatrist most likely to prescribe?

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SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are commonly prescribed as a first-line treatment for unipolar depression due to their effectiveness and relatively favorable side effect profile compared to other options.

Jeannie, a 36-Year-Old Woman, Sees a Psychiatrist While Suffering from an Initial