Which social determinant of health is MOST critical to assess in a teenager presenting with depression?

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AFood insecurity
BAccess to recreational facilities
CTransportation availability
DInternet access

✓ Correct answer: A. Food insecurity Food insecurity has a direct impact on brain development, mood regulation, and overall mental health, making it the most critical social determinant to assess in adolescent depression.

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