Anxiety and Depression in Primary Care

This book provides practical information about depression and anxiety in primary care, with a focus on the approach in different countries and incorporating global ranges/prevalence, risk factors and health burden including that associated with COVID-19 and its pandemic.

Foreword by Karen Flegg. Preface. Editors. Contributors. Global perspective on depression and anxiety. Alternative approaches to the 'diagnose and treat' model of care. Assessment for depression and anxiety in primary care. The case for and against screening. Tools used for assessing and screening for depression and anxiety in primary care. Depression and anxiety in primary care in Africa. Depression and anxiety in Ethiopia. Depression and anxiety in Ghana. Depression and anxiety in Nigeria. Depression and anxiety in South Africa. Depression and anxiety in primary care in Asia Pacific. Depression and anxiety in Australia. Depression and anxiety in Hong Kong, SAR. Depression and anxiety in Malaysia. Depression and anxiety in primary care in the East Mediterranean. Anxiety and depression in Egypt. Depression and anxiety in Tunisia. Depression and anxiety in primary care in Europe. Depression and anxiety in Greece. Depression and anxiety in Luxembourg. Depression and anxiety in Türkiye. Depression and anxiety in the United Kingdom. Depression and anxiety in primary care in Ibero-Americana. Depression and anxiety in Argentina. Depression and anxiety in Brazil. Depression and anxiety in Ecuador. Depression and anxiety in primary care in North America. Depression and anxiety in Canada. Depression and anxiety in the United States of America. Depression and anxiety in primary care in South Asia. Depression and anxiety in Nepal. Depression and anxiety in Pakistan. Depression and anxiety in migrant, refugee and war-zone populations. S creening of migrants in Canada. Mental health screening of Syrian, Iraqi, Afghan and other refugees awaiting migration from Türkiye to the United States. Mental health disorders, anxiety and depression in Ukrainians associated with war and migration. Interventions for treating depression and anxiety in primary care. 'Watchful waiting' - a powerful approach. Psychotherapeutic interventions for depression and anxiety in primary care. Use of pharmaceutical interventions for primary care management of depression and anxiety. Improving practice. Nice guidelines on depression and anxiety. A team approach to health and well-being in primary care - the Aotearoa (New Zealand) example. Integrating physical and mental health services in primary care. Conclusion. Index.