Citation

Haddad M, Walters P, Tylee A. Psychiatry 2009; 8(2): 71-75.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Medicine Publishing Company Ltd.)

DOI

10.1016/j.mppsy.2008.11.001

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The majority of patients with mental health problems are treated solely within primary care. This article discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of mood disorders in primary care. Factors influencing recognition, the use of screening instruments, and somatization are discussed. The article also outlines the latest recommendations for the management of depression in primary care using a stepped care model. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

human; suicide; bipolar disorder; exercise; depression; prevalence; screening; primary care; mood disorder; review; primary medical care; antidepressant agent; dysthymia; clinical feature; serotonin uptake inhibitor; tricyclic antidepressant agent; priority journal; cognitive therapy; problem solving; somatization; recognition; stepped care