Depression and suicide in medically ill patients

Author(s): Pollock, B. G., Szanto, K., Reynolds, C. F.

Journal/Book: Curr Opin Psychiatry. 1996; 9: 2-6 Boundary Row, London, England SE1 8NH. Rapid Science Publishers. 137-140.

Abstract: Depression in medically ill patients is associated with disability, mortality, and excessive use of medical services and is often unrecognized and undertreated. Data relating to the prevalence, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of depression are reviewed with an emphasis on the newer antidepressants.

Note: Article CF Reynolds, Western Psychiat Inst & Clin, Dept Psychiat, Mental Hlth Clin Res Ctr, Study Late Life Mood Dis, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA

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