Distinguishing emotional distress from mental disorder: A qualitative exploration of the Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ).

Adam W A GeraghtySian HoltCarolyn Anne Chew-Graham Miriam SanterMichael MooreTony KendrickBerend TerluinPaul LittleBeth L StuartManoj MistryAl RichardsDebs SmithSonia NewmanShanaya RathodHannah BowersHarm van Marwijk

Published in: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners (2024)

Distinguishing general distress from depressive and anxiety disorders aligned well with people's experience of symptoms. Use of the 4DSQ as part of mental health consultations may support targeting of treatment and personalisation of care.

Keyphrases

mental health
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patient reported
bipolar disorder
quality improvement
mental illness
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cancer therapy
pain management
general practice
stress induced
primary care
depressive symptoms