110. A patient reports feeling consistently sad, having low energy, and crying frequently for the past three weeks. They deny suicidal ideation. What is the most appropriate initial response?
A.
Suggest they just need to exercise more
B.
Validate their feelings and assess for additional symptoms of depression
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C.
Tell them to stop crying
D.
Ignore their complaints
📖 Additional Information
Suggest they just need to exercise more
Validate their feelings and assess for additional symptoms of depression
