Managing common mental health disorders in primary care: conceptual models and evidence base.

Examines the application of clinical research findings to model of treatment for mental health disorders. Importance of the primary care physician to the diagnosis of mental health disorders; Discussion of several goals for mental health treatment in primary care, including improvement of services and a focus on access to service for community members; Details of mental health care models focused on training medical personnel, ongoing specialized education for clinicians, collaboration between primary and specialist clinicians, and the creation of an effective referral process; Critique of the effectiveness of each model; Importance of developing mental health care policies drawn from evidence-based clinical practices.