Self help for depression in primary care mental health services : the key influences on the engagement of patients with guided self help

The aim of the study was to identify predictors of (a) successful engagement with self management for patients with depression and (b) successful outcome of treatment. A number of Key issues were highlighted, which could impact on the success of self help in primary care. These included the importance of issues of control and social functioning among patients with depression, the need to ensure that the context of primary care is viewed as a suitable location for mental health care.EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo