Mental disorders are highly prevalent in GermanyPrevalence, comorbidity and correlates of mental disorders in the general population: results from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey GHS.

  • Rosenblatt, Adam MD (commentator)
  • Jacobi, F
  • Wittchen, HU
  • Holting, C
  • et al,

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

Jacobi F, Wittchen HU, Holting C, et al. Prevalence, comorbidity and correlates of mental disorders in the general population: results from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey (GHS). Psychol Med 2004; 34: 597–611.JacobiFWittchenHUHoltingCet alPrevalence, comorbidity and correlates of mental disorders in the general population: results from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey GHS.Psychol Med200434597-611Q What is the prevalence of mental disorders and comorbidity in German adults, and what are their associated factors and treatment rates?

For correspondence: Dr Frank Jacobi, TU Dresden, Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Chemnitzer Str 46, D-01187 Dresden, Germany

Sources of funding: German Federal Ministry of Research, Education and Science.

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