Development of a simple screening tool for common mental disorders in general practice

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Authors

Ian B. Hickie · UNSW Sydney

Tracey A Davenport · UNSW Sydney

Dusan Hadzi‐Paviovic · Prince of Wales Hospital

Annette Koschera · Prince of Wales Hospital

Sharon L. Naismith · Prince of Wales Hospital

Elizabeth Scott · Prince of Wales Hospital

Kay Wilhelm ·

Abstract

A classification system based on the 12 items from the 34-item SPHERE questionnaire can be used to identify common mental disorders. This system has acceptable validity and reliability, and is suited specifically for general practice settings.

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Mental Health Treatment and Access Health, psychology, and well-being Mental Health and Psychiatry

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Published in: The Medical Journal of Australia

Volume 175, Issue S1, pp. S10-7

DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2001.tb143784.x

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