Recent research by Kessler et al. (2003) suggests that the current status of treatment for depression is that:
a. for those persons with depression who do receive treatment, 90% are judged effective
b. over 75% of all persons with depression receive treatment at some point
c. almost all persons found to be depressed are diagnosed within 3 months of onset
d. less than 25% of persons with depression receive treatment that is judged adequate
D
Data suggest that barely half of persons with depression receive treatment. In addition, less than half of those treated (less than 25% of the total) receive treatment that is judged adequate based on number and timing of follow-up visits.
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