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Depression in adults with a chronic physical health problem: recognition and management

  • Clinical guideline
  • Reference number: CG91
  • Published:  28 October 2009

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Treatment and care for people who are referred to a specialist mental health service

People with severe depression who are worried about harming themselves or are at risk of doing so, have hallucinations or delusions, and/or need care from a team of professionals may be referred to a specialist mental health service. Further details about the treatments and support provided by a specialist mental health service are given in the information on 'Treating depression in adults' (see www.nice.org.uk/CG90).


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