Research view
| Title: | Detection of somatization and depression in primary care in Saudi Arabia. |
| Author: | Becker, Susan M. |
| Abstract: |
Background: Studies have shown a high worldwide prevalence of mental disorders in primary care. Many patients present with unexplained physical symptoms rather than psychological complaints, resulting in an excess number of costly clinical investigations.
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| Journal: | Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 39(12), Dec 2004, 962-966 |