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

Psychiatric Services · 2008 · Vol. 59(12) · pp. 1383–1390

Tara W. Strine✉(National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)Ali H. MokdadLina S. BalluzOlinda 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)

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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.

Cardiac Health and Mental Health Mental Health Treatment and Access Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentAnxietyDepression (economics)Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemPsychiatryMedicineMental healthRisk factorPatient Health QuestionnaireOdds ratioClinical psychology

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AdolescentAdultAnxietyCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedUnited StatesOdds RatioBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemYoung Adult