
%0 Journal Article
%T Mood disorders in primary care
%J Psychiatry
%D 2006
%A Walters, P.
%A Tylee, A.
%V 5
%N 4
%P 138-141
%X 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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Medicine Publishing Company Ltd.
%@ 1476-1793
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1383/psyt.2006.5.4.138