Major Depression, Treatment Receipt, and Treatment Sources among Non-Metropolitan and Metropolitan Adults

RUHRC Authors: Borders, T
Publication Date: 06/16/2020
Full Publication: Major Depression, Treatment Receipt, and Treatment Sources among Non-Metropolitan and Metropolitan Adults

Objective

The study objectives were to estimate and compare between non-metropolitan and metropolitan adults the:


  1. Prevalence of depression.

  2. Receipt of treatment for depression (seeing a health professional or using a prescription medication).

  3. Sources of treatment for depression (e.g. general practice/family doctors or mental health professionals).

Suggested Citation

Borders, TF. Major Depression, Treatment Receipt, and Treatment Sources among Non-Metropolitan and Metropolitan Adults. Lexington, KY: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center; 2020.