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Trends in service use and treatment for mental disorders in adults throughout Great Britain

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Brugha, Traolach S., Bebbington, Paul E., Singleton, Nicola, Melzer, David, Jenkins, Rachel, Lewis, Glyn, Farrell, Michael, Bhugra, Dinesh +2 more·2004·British Journal of Psychiatry

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Background: Trends in health treatments and outcomes in the general population may be used to monitor achievement of health targets. Aims: To investigate changes in mental health services and treatment in Britain over a 7-year period. Method: National surveys of psychiatric morbidity were completed in 1993 and 2000 in households throughout Great Britain. Standardised interviews were used to establish psychiatric case status and service and treatment utilisation in adults aged 16–64 years. Results: Use of psychotropic medication doubled in those designated as psychiatric cases. In the non-case-status population antidepressant use rose from 0.16% in 1993 (95% Cl 0.07–0.25) to 2.02% in 2000 (95% Cl 1.69–2.35). However, the overall prevalence of neurotic and psychotic disorder hardly changed from 1993 to 2000. Use of specialised ‘talking treatments' did not increase significantly, except in the non-case group. Conclusions: Treatment with psychotropic medication alone is unlikely to improve the overall mental health of the nation. A policy based almost exclusively on treatment of identified cases should be augmented by preventive approaches.

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  1. [15]15. DAVID MELZER, MB, BCh, Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge;
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Authors
Brugha, T. S., Bebbington, P. E., Singleton, N., Melzer, D., Jenkins, R., Lewis, G., Farrell, M., Bhugra, D., Lee, A., & Meltzer, H.
Affiliations
  • University of Leicester (GB)
  • The Royal Free Hospital (GB)
  • Office for National Statistics (GB)
  • University of Cambridge (GB)
  • University of Bristol (GB)
Corresponding author
Brugha, Traolach S.
Venue
British Journal of Psychiatry
Published
2004-11
Volume
185
Issue
5
Pages
378-384
ISSN
  • 0007-1250 (ISSN-L)
  • 1472-1465
OpenAlex
W2167202513
Cited by
114
References
32
Citations by year
2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 8 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 13 · 2014: 7 · 2013: 8 · 2012: 4
FWCI
8.33
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • The British Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • UCL Discovery (University College London) (submittedVersion)
  • Research Portal (King's College London) (submittedVersion)
  • Leicester Research Archive (University of Leicester) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Historical Psychiatry and Medical Practices
Keywords
mental health services, mental illness, psychotropic drugs, antidepressant use, psychiatric morbidity, service utilization, mental health policy, prevention, adults, Great Britain
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Mental Disorders, Counseling, Family Practice, Female, United Kingdom, Humans, Male, Mental Health Services, Middle Aged, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Psychotherapy

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