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Wednesday 23 October 2013

NICE to consider US approach to treating depression

NICE is to consider the US approach to treating people with depression, after latest research found that the treatment model could be successfully replicated in the UK.
While the vast majority of cases of depression in the UK are treated within primary care, barriers exist between GPs and specialist mental health services that can hinder patient care.
In the US, depression is treated using a collaborative care method which involves the use of care managers who liaise between GPs and mental health specialists. Depressed people often have access to a team of specialists, with advice and support often given over the phone.
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