Even in a resource-rich setting, clinicians may feel the urge to refer patients with anxiety and/or depression elsewhere, worrying about the often disproportionate amount of time needed to help these patients and also, potentially, the medico-legal ramifications of a bad outcome. We can do better. In this information-packed presentation, an example framework of how to approach health-literate, adult patients will be offered, with additional focus on special populations and follow-up care.
Learning Objectives 1. Describe the disease burden of anxiety and depressive disorders in the United States, analyzing the various factors that create barriers to care 2. Develop a structured approach to identifying and treating these disorders in a setting conducive to continuity of care 3. Plan for appropriate follow-up care, including referral to other clinicians
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