A 28-year-old unmarried woman with major depressive disorder presents to the emergency department after a self-harm episode. She cut her wrists superficially 2 hours ago with a razor blade following an argument with her boyfriend. She reports a 6-month history of depressed mood, but denies suicidal intent and states the cutting was 'impulsive' and 'to feel something.' She has no previous suicide attempts. She lives alone, works as a software engineer, and reports good social support from friends. Mental status examination shows depressed affect but intact cognition; wounds are superficial and do not require suturing. She is on no psychiatric medications. What is her CURRENT suicide risk category?
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