During the past decade, there has been rapid growth in understanding the clinical features,
pathophysiology, and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This article …

Consultation rates and help-seeking patterns in men are consistently lower than in women,
especially in the case of emotional problems and depressive symptoms. Empirical evidence …

This article provides a comprehensive summary of the research on the basic constructs of a
model that helps us understand self-initiated and professionally assisted changes of …

Background: This study presents estimates of lifetime and 12-month prevalence of 14DSM-III-
Rpsychiatric disorders from the National Comorbidity Survey, the first survey to administer a …

Background Depression and anxiety are common in medical patients and are associated
with diminished health status and increased health care utilization. This article presents a …

Critics of labeling theory vigorously dispute Scheff's (1966) provocative etiological
hypothesis and downplay the importance of factors such as stigma and stereotyping. We …

Background Dramatic changes have occurred in mental health treatments during the past
decade. Data on recent treatment patterns are needed to estimate the unmet need for …

OBJECTIVES: The authors used nationwide survey data to characterize current public
conceptions related to recognition of mental illness and perceived causes, dangerousness …

Objective.—To assess the validity and utility of PRIME-MD (Primary Care Evaluation of
Mental Disorders), a new rapid procedure for diagnosing mental disorders by primary care …

ContextFew depressed older adults receive effective treatment in primary care settings.
ObjectiveTo determine the effectiveness of the Improving Mood–Promoting Access to …