Depression and Anxiety in the United States: Findings From the 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

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Authors

Tara W. Strine · National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Ali H. Mokdad

Lina S. Balluz

Olinda Gonzalez · United States Department of Health and Human Services

Raquel Crider · United States Department of Health and Human Services

Joyce T. Berry · United States Department of Health and Human Services

Kurt Kroenke · General Department of Preventive Medicine

Abstract

Depression and anxiety were strongly associated with common chronic medical disorders and adverse health behaviors. Examination of mental health should therefore be an integral component of overall health care.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Health and Mental Health Mental Health Treatment and Access Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Psychiatric Services

Volume 59, Issue 12, pp. 1383-1390

DOI: 10.1176/ps.2008.59.12.1383

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