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Characterising the depression pathway in secondary care: a UK-based epidemiological study of patient characteristics, comorbidities, and treatments

2025-07-16 psychiatry and clinical psychology Title + abstract only
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BACKGROUNDDepression is a disabling disorder with variable outcomes. In severe cases treatment is provided by specialist mental health care services, yet there is a lack of real-world evidence demonstrating how depression is managed within these settings, and consequently, a limited understanding of how to improve care for this population. AIMSWe examine the characteristics of patients receiving secondary mental healthcare for depressive disorders within a UK National Health Service (NHS) provi...

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