title: A new addition to JFP: "Behavioral Health Consult".
abstract: Mood and anxiety disorders (eg, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia) affect almost 30% of the US adult population and many of these patients are seen at least initially by their primary care physicians.
authors.affiliation: The Journal of Family Practice, Editor-in-Chief.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hickner
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation