Citation

Walters P, Tylee A. Psychiatry 2006; 5(4): 138-141.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Medicine Publishing Company Ltd.)

DOI

10.1383/psyt.2006.5.4.138

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The majority of patients with mental health problems are treated in primary care alone. This article discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of mood disorders in primary care. Patient and doctor factors affecting recognition, somatization and screening are discussed. The article also discusses the latest recommendations for the management of depression in primary care using a stepped care model. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

human; mental health; suicide; epidemiology; management; United Kingdom; depression; screening; social support; primary care; diagnosis; major depression; disease severity; mood disorders; mood disorder; article; primary medical care; sex ratio; socioeconomics; psychologic assessment; serotonin uptake inhibitor; tricyclic antidepressant agent; patient care; priority journal; mental health service; behavior therapy; cognitive therapy; age distribution; drug safety; doctor patient relation; follow up; patient compliance; world health organization; somatization; recognition; unspecified side effect; mental health care personnel; international classification of diseases; somatisation; stepped care