Treatment of Depression in Primary Care

Facts:

• It is estimated that 75% of people who need behavioral health treatment do not seek care from a behavioral health professional
• Neighborhood’s Antidepressant Medication Management Measure results show that a large percent of our members may not be receiving optimal treatment for their depression
• Some studies suggest that 70% of PCP visits are for symptoms caused by psychological illnesses
• 85-90% of patients with depression can be treated effectively
• Depression can be reliably diagnosed and treated in primary care

Resources:
Neighborhood has developed the following tools to assist PCPs in treating depression in their practices:

Treatment of Depression in Primary Care Guidelines
HEDIS Antidepressant Medication Management Measure Review