Identification of common mental disorders and management of depression in primary care.
Identification of common mental disorders and management of depression in primary care.
29 December 2009
New Zealand Guidelines Group
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DISEASE/CONDITION(S)
Depression, including:
GUIDELINE CATEGORY
Diagnosis
Management
Screening
Treatment
CLINICAL SPECIALTY
Family Practice
Geriatrics
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Psychology
INTENDED USERS
Advanced Practice Nurses
Health Care Providers
Health Plans
Managed Care Organizations
Nurses
Physician Assistants
Physicians
Psychologists/Non-physician Behavioral Health Clinicians
Public Health Departments
Social Workers
Substance Use Disorders Treatment Providers
GUIDELINE OBJECTIVE(S)
To provide a summary of current New Zealand and overseas evidence about the identification of common mental disorders and the management of depression among young people and adults in the primary care setting
To identify evidence-based practice for most people, in most circumstances, thus forming the basis for decision-making by the health care practitioner in discussion with the person in developing an individualised care plan
To promote clinical practice that will protect and improve Māori mental health as part of New Zealand's commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
New Zealand Guidelines Group
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DISEASE/CONDITION(S) - Major depression
- Dysthymia
- Postnatal depression
GUIDELINE CATEGORY
Diagnosis
Management
Screening
Treatment
CLINICAL SPECIALTY
Family Practice
Geriatrics
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Psychology
INTENDED USERS
Advanced Practice Nurses
Health Care Providers
Health Plans
Managed Care Organizations
Nurses
Physician Assistants
Physicians
Psychologists/Non-physician Behavioral Health Clinicians
Public Health Departments
Social Workers
Substance Use Disorders Treatment Providers
GUIDELINE OBJECTIVE(S)
To provide a summary of current New Zealand and overseas evidence about the identification of common mental disorders and the management of depression among young people and adults in the primary care setting
To identify evidence-based practice for most people, in most circumstances, thus forming the basis for decision-making by the health care practitioner in discussion with the person in developing an individualised care plan
To promote clinical practice that will protect and improve Māori mental health as part of New Zealand's commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
Keywords:
New Zealand Guidelines Group, Major depression, Dysthymia, Postnatal depression,
New Zealand Guidelines Group, Major depression, Dysthymia, Postnatal depression,
