Harling (2011) discusses how bets medical practitioners can identify depression and anxiety in their patients. He provides new guidelines for the identification and treatment of common mental disorders, including anxiety and depression. The journal highlights the importance of paying attention to signs and symptoms, especially for those in the primary care. It is crucial for the health care professionals to identify those
suffering from common mental health problems so that they can access the right treatment and live fulfilling lives. The medical practitioners should pay attention to the common symptoms of depression and anxiety, especially in those with a history of these conditions or people who have experienced traumatic events recently. The practitioners should also pay close attention to somatic symptoms that may have a link to anxiety and depression. The journal outlines possible questions the healthcare professional may ask patients to establish if they are suffering from anxiety or depression (Harling, 2011).
According to Kulhan et al (2012), depression often occurs in combination with anxiety disorder. Both depression and anxiety disorders share the same risk factors and the interventions of one may be effective on the other. Recent developments reveal that depression and anxiety are more alike than previously appreciated. The two disorders are like two faces of the same coin. Each of the disorder causes substantial functional impairment; however, when they occur together the severity of the symptoms is greater. More than 50% of people suffering from depression also have anxiety disorder. Patients suffering from both depression and anxiety are more likely to experience a high number of symptoms and a worse outcome than if they were suffering from one of the disorders (Kulhan et al, 2012). The journal identifies the therapeutic approach most effective for the treatment of comorbid depression and anxiety. The options available for the treatment of the co-occurring disorders include psychosocial and pharmacologic alternatives (Kulhan et al, 2012).
References
Harling, M. (2011). Anxiety and depression. Community Practitioner, 84(8), 12. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/882901625?accountid=458
Kulhan, T., Ondrejka, I., Ordaz, J., Snircova, E., & Nosalova, G. (2012). Coexisting depression and anxiety: Classification and treatment. Acta Medica Martiniana, 12(2), 32-37.
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