Initial Assessment for Major Depressive Disorder

A 34-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department reporting persistent feelings of sadness, lack of interest in activities she once enjoyed, and significant difficulty concentrating on work-related tasks. Additionally, she expresses feelings of worthlessness and has had passive thoughts of self-harm but denies any intent to act on them. Given this presentation, the healthcare team is tasked with formulating an initial assessment strategy. Which of the following actions should be included in the assessment plan for this patient?