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  • Mental Health
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  • Depression impacts 4% of the global adult population, disproportionately affecting urbanized areas with limited treatment access.
  • This mental health condition competes with chronic diseases (e.g., HIV, diabetes) and shares risk factors with other conditions like COVID-19.
  • A significant gap exists in mental health service accessibility, particularly in post-crisis scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the prevalence of depression amidst aggravated cases and public health crises.
  • To identify and evaluate strategies for depression treatment and prevention in vulnerable populations.
  • To analyze scientific contributions and identify leading countries in depression research.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of scientific contributions from 2011-2021.
  • Bibliometric analysis of data from Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed databases.
  • Focus on identifying trends in depression treatment and prevention strategies.

Main Results:

  • Recent strategies emphasize health behavior modification and collaborative care for improving quality of life in patients with chronic diseases.
  • The United States, Australia, and Canada show the highest scientific production in depression research.
  • Despite advancements in health strategies and technological innovation, cultural and socioeconomic barriers persist in patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Health services have improved strategies for depression management, incorporating technological innovation.
  • Addressing cultural and socioeconomic disparities is crucial for effective primary care and treatment of depression.
  • Continued research and intervention are needed to bridge gaps in mental health service accessibility.