Distinguishing emotional distress from mental disorder in primary care: a qualitative exploration of the Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire
Adam WA Geraghty,
Sian Holt,
Carolyn A Chew-Graham
et al.
Abstract:Background: Primary care clinicians see people experiencing the full range of mental health problems. Determining when symptoms reflect disorder is complex. The Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ) uniquely distinguishes general distress from depressive and anxiety disorders. It may support diagnostic conversations and targeting of treatment. Aim: We aimed to explore peoples’ experiences of completing the 4DSQ and their perceptions of their resulting score profile across distress, depression, anxiety … Show more
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