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In 2010, 20% of all visits to primary care physicians included at least one of the following mental health indicators: depression screening, counseling, a mental health diagnosis or reason for visit, psychotherapy, or provision of a psychotropic drug. The percentage of mental health–related visits to primary care physicians increased with age through age 59 years and then stabilized. Approximately 6% of visits for children aged <12 years and approximately 31% of visits for adults aged ≥75 years were associated with mental health care. Source: 2010 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ahcd.htm. Reported by: Donald K. Cherry, MS; Susan M. Schappert, MA.

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