title: Depression and anxiety: pharmacological treatment in general practice.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Depression and anxiety are common presentations in general practice and medications are one of the key treatment strategies.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article provides an overview of important practical issues to consider when prescribing medications for anxiety and depression.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Key questions for the general practitioner to consider are: Are medications the best option? Which is the best medication for this patient? What are the practical aspects of prescribing this medication? What is the next step if it doesn't work?
authors: Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. s.ellen@alfred.org.au
authors: Steven
authors: S
authors: Ellen
authors: Rob
authors: R
authors: Selzer
authors: Trevor
authors: T
authors: Norman
authors: Grant
authors: G
authors: Blashki
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D005194:Family Practice; D006207:Half-Life; D006801:Humans; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016312:Treatment Refusal
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors