Depression in Family Practice

摘要

Few physicians on graduation realize the prevalence of depressive illness, or are capable of diagnosing other than the more severe cases. The author summarizes the manner in which these patients present. This is based on a theory of etiology which is related to specific stress, in predisposed people, resulting in a disturbance in function of the brain - probably the diencephalon. A brief outline of management and sources for further reading are also presented.