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Review
. 1992 Sep;42(362):382-6.

Improving mental health through primary care

C Dowrick  1
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Review

Improving mental health through primary care

C Dowrick. Br J Gen Pract. 1992 Sep.

Abstract

The government white paper Health of the nation has highlighted mental health as a key issue for the next decade. Primary care is being encouraged to take a leading role in developing effective services for people with mental health problems. This paper reviews current research on key aspects of mental health in adults: the prevalence of mental health problems, improving detection and management of mental health problems, the role of counselling, and communication between primary and secondary care. Recommendations are made for initiatives in both research and service development.

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  • Mental health care.
    Holden J. Holden J. Br J Gen Pract. 1993 Jan;43(366):37. Br J Gen Pract. 1993. PMID: 8457370 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
  • Mental health care.
    Essex B. Essex B. Br J Gen Pract. 1993 Jan;43(366):37-8. Br J Gen Pract. 1993. PMID: 8457372 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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