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[Epidemiology of depression].

P Pichot

    Zhurnal Nevropatologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)
    |January 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    Depressive and anxiety disorders are common in the general population. A French study found 8% of general practice patients had depression and 9% had anxiety, highlighting a significant unmet need.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Epidemiology
    • General Practice

    Background:

    • Depressive disorders affect 5-6% of the general population.
    • Many patients with depression do not see a psychiatrist, often consulting general practitioners instead.
    • A significant number of individuals with mental health conditions do not seek medical advice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of depressive and anxiety disorders in patients consulting general practitioners.
    • To assess the diagnostic yield of general practice in identifying mental health conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • A study was conducted in France involving 400 non-selected patients.
    • Patients were consulting their general practitioners for various reasons.
    • Data on depressive and anxiety disorders were collected.

    Main Results:

    • 8% of patients consulting general practitioners were diagnosed with a depressive disorder.
    • 9% of patients consulting general practitioners were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
    • These findings indicate a substantial prevalence of these conditions in primary care settings.

    Conclusions:

    • General practitioners encounter a significant number of patients with undiagnosed depressive and anxiety disorders.
    • Primary care settings are crucial for identifying and managing mental health conditions.
    • Improved screening and management protocols in general practice are warranted.

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