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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.
Journal: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 39(12), Dec 2004, 962-966