A goal of treatment for patients who have experienced major depressive disorders is delaying or preventing the next episode. In which of the following situations would this goal be LEAST important?

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This goal would be least important for patients who have had a single, brief episode of major depressive disorder and recovered without treatment, as they may not have a significant risk for recurrence. However, it is still important to screen for potential depression symptoms and offer support if needed. For the other options, delaying or preventing the next episode would be important as the patients have either residual symptoms, a history of chronic depression, or a history of multiple episodes of major depressive disorder.

A Goal of Treatment for Patients Who Have Experienced Major