Which comes first when more than one mental health issue, the chicken or egg?

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Which comes first when more than one mental health issue, the chicken or egg?

David Codyre

Wednesday 20 June 2018, 11:07 AM

Comorbidity of anxiety, depression and substance use is reasonably common in primary care – Mental Health in General Practice Investigation

Although clinical mental health guidelines presume relatively “pure” depression, anxiety or substance use, patients presenting to primary care often have clear comorbidities. How then to assess and manage such presentations?

Key points, It is helpful to ask, “on a scale of 0–10 what are the chances you will keep to this plan?” Managing presentations in primary care where there

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Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management

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