Although epidemiological studies have evaluated the associations of ambient air pollution
with depression, the results remained mixed. To clarify the nature of the association, we …

Background Mind–body medical interventions are commonly used to cope with depression
and yoga is one of the most commonly used mind–body interventions. The aim of this review …

Background Effective treatment requires regular follow-up and monitoring of symptoms. We
investigated sensitivity to change and minimal clinically important difference of the …

Background Self-rated health (SRH), a subjective assessment of health status, is extensively
used in the public health field. However, whether SRH can reflect the objective health status …

BACKGROUND: Depression, anxiety and somatization are the most common mental
disorders in primary care as well as medical specialty populations; each is present in at least …

Background The most common mental disorders in both outpatient settings and the general
population are depression and anxiety, which frequently coexist. Both of these disorders are …

Background: Anxiety, although as common as depression, has received less attention and is
often undetected and undertreated. Objective: To determine the current prevalence …

Background: The 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) is a practical self-
report anxiety questionnaire that proved valid in primary care. However, the GAD-7 was not …

Policy decisions at the organizational, corporate, and governmental levels should be more
heavily influenced by issues related to well-being—people's evaluations and feelings about …

Objective Somatization is prevalent in primary care and is associated with substantial
functional impairment and healthcare utilization. However, instruments for identifying and …