Treating Depression in Primary Care
Del Vento, Alison / Robinson, Patricia J / Wischman, Charles This brief practitioner's guide describes simple and practical strategies for assessing and treating depression using techniques adapted to the fast pace of primary care. The book shows how these strategies may be implemented by physicians alone or in coordination with an on-site mental health provider. The integrated-care program focuses on selecting appropriate medication and behavioral interventions for patients, involving him or her as a p...