title: The psychopharmacological treatment of depression in primary care in the Royal Navy.
abstract: Depression is a common mental health condition in the UK Armed Forces. Although psychopharmacology is usually a second line intervention, there is a place for antidepressants in the management of depression in primary care. This article will examine the diagnosis of depression, the indications for starting antidepressants, the choice of anti-depressants and the occupational considerations in the Royal Navy. The aim is to equip General Practitioners (GPs) and General Duties Medical Officers (GDMOs) with the clinical information needed to initiate psychopharmacological treatment for depression where indicated.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Coetzee
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D009790:Occupations; D011320:Primary Health Care; D062707:Return to Work; D012767:Ships; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents