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Depression in Adults with a Chronic Physical Health Problem

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Depression in Adults with a Chronic Physical Health Problem

Publisher: British Psychological Society
ISBN/ASIN: 1904671861
ISBN-13: 9781904671862
Number of pages: 422

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People with a chronic physical health problem (e.g. cancer, diabetes) are three times more likely to develop depression. When they do, it is much more severe. Sets out clear recommendations for healthcare staff (based on the best available evidence) on how to diagnose and manage adults with a chronic physical health problem who have depression, in order to significantly improve their treatment and care.

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