Author:
Brugha Traolach S.,Bebbington Paul E.,Singleton Nicola,Melzer David,Jenkins Rachel,Lewis Glyn,Farrell Michael,Bhugra Dinesh,Lee Alison,Meltzer Howard
Abstract
BackgroundTrends in health treatments and outcomes in the general population may be used to monitor achievement of health targets.AimsTo investigate changes in mental health services and treatment in Britain over a 7-year period.MethodNational surveys of psychiatric morbidity were completed in 1993 and 2000 in households throughout Great Britain. Standardised interviews were used to establish psychiatric case status and service and treatment utilisation in adults aged 16–64 years.ResultsUse of psychotropic medication doubled in those designated as psychiatric cases. In the non-case-status population antidepressant use rose from 0.16% in 1993 (95% Cl 0.07–0.25) to 2.02% in 2000 (95% Cl 1.69–2.35). However, the overall prevalence of neurotic and psychotic disorder hardly changed from 1993 to 2000. Use of specialised ‘talking treatments' did not increase significantly, except in the non-case group.ConclusionsTreatment with psychotropic medication alone is unlikely to improve the overall mental health of the nation. A policy based almost exclusively on treatment of identified cases should be augmented by preventive approaches.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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