Why the study?
What factors determine whether people with neurotic disorders contact primary care physicians?
What factors determine whether people with neurotic disorders contact primary care physicians?
Severity of disorder is the primary driver for seeking primary care for mental health problems, though many with high symptom levels still do not seek professional help.
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Severity drives primary care contact in neurotic disorders but many symptomatic patients do not seek help; leaves open barriers and needs prospective validation.
Bebbington et al. (2000) studied this question.
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