Consensus statement on the benefit to the community of ESEMeD (European Study of the Epidemiology of Mental Disorders) survey data on depression and anxiety.

摘要: Objective: To provide an overview of the importance data generated by European Study Epidemiology Mental Disorders (ESEMeD), which found that prevalence and burden mood anxiety disorders were high care individuals with mental was suboptimal. Thus, ESEMeD data, based on 21,425 noninstitutionalized adults from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain who underwent computer-assisted personal interviews, confirmed previous findings epidemiologic studies performed in other locations. In addition, how this large unique dataset may be utilized for maximum benefit to patients is outlined. Participants: The co-chairmen David J. Nutt, M.D., Ph.D., Ronald C. Kessler. invited 6 faculty members participate: Jordi Alonso, Ph.D.; Alastair Benbow, M.B., M.R.C.P.I.; Yves Lecrubier, M.D.; Jean-Pierre Lepine, Mechanic, Andre Tylee, M.D. Evidence: consensus statement review articles published supplement, include pertinent scientific literature. Consensus Process: met over a 2-day period: day I included discussion articles, during chairmen identified issues further debate; 2 key arrive at view. view drafted approved all attendees. Conclusions: provides very important opportunity improve knowledge epidemiology disorders. Despite decade educational initiatives, diagnosis treatment remain Lack awareness stigma surrounding illness, variations physicians' ability diagnose treat psychiatric conditions, physician time pressures contribute problem. Future education initiatives should patients, primary physicians, employers, health policy influencers. Patients targeted antidepressant treatment, optimize chance patients' receiving appropriate therapy. depending circumstances, psychotherapy, counseling, or social support also initiated.