Fourfold increase in likelihood of anxiety or depression treatment if your partner has already done so
September 25, 2017
A study led by a team at Keele University has found that when one partner of a couple consults their GP about depression or anxiety, the other partner is much more likely to do the same.
Common mood disorders like anxiety and depression are a major priority for healthcare, with an estimated 12 percent of NHS funding (£11.7 billion) spent on mental health services in 2014-15. This new study highlights the importance of considering patients' household contexts as an influence on their mental health.
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