Author:
Bruffaerts Ronny,Posada-Villa Jose,Al-Hamzawi Ali Obaid,Gureje Oye,Huang Yueqin,Hu Chiyi,Bromet Evelyn J.,Viana Maria Carmen,Hinkov Hristo Ruskov,Karam Elie G.,Borges Guilherme,Florescu Silvia E.,Williams David R.,Demyttenaere Koen,Kovess-Masfety Viviane,Matschinger Herbert,Levinson Daphna,de Girolamo Giovanni,Ono Yutaka,de Graaf Ron,Browne Mark Oakley,Bunting Brendan,Xavier Miguel,Haro Josep Maria,Kessler Ronald C.
Abstract
BackgroundPrevious research suggests that many people receiving mental health
treatment do not meet criteria for a mental disorder but are rather ‘the
worried well’.AimsTo examine the association of past-year mental health treatment with
DSM-IV disorders.MethodThe World Health Organization's World Mental Health (WMH) Surveys
interviewed community samples of adults in 23 countries
(n = 62 305) about DSM-IV disorders and treatment in
the past 12 months for problems with emotions, alcohol or drugs.ResultsRoughly half (52%) of people who received treatment met criteria for a
past-year DSM-IV disorder, an additional 18% for a lifetime disorder and
an additional 13% for other indicators of need (multiple subthreshold
disorders, recent stressors or suicidal behaviours). Dose–response
associations were found between number of indicators of need and
treatment.ConclusionsThe vast majority of treatment in the WMH countries goes to patients with
mental disorders or other problems expected to benefit from
treatment.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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