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ArticleEuropean psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists2024

Trends and associated factors of mental health diagnoses in Catalan Primary Care (2010-2019).

Ariadna Mas, Derek Clougher, Gerard Anmella, Clàudia Valenzuela-Pascual, Michele De Prisco, Vincenzo Oliva, Giovanna Fico, Iria Grande, Ivette Morilla, Xavier Segú and 13 more

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Ariadna MasDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-8738-8655
Derek ClougherDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-7631-3845
Gerard AnmellaDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-6798-4054
Clàudia Valenzuela-PascualDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0009-0002-0495-7793
Michele De PriscoDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-2032-1181
Vincenzo OlivaDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5961-6032
Giovanna FicoDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-1785-7126
Iria GrandeDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.
Ivette MorillaDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9029-8933
Xavier SegúDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-4376-9680
Mireia Primé-TousDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4940-6402
Victoria RuízDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9198-4663
María Antonieta AlsoConsorci d'Atenció Primaria de Salut Barcelona Esquerra (CAPSBE), Barcelona, Spain.
Sandra MurguiConsorci d'Atenció Primaria de Salut Barcelona Esquerra (CAPSBE), Barcelona, Spain.
Elisenda SantConsorci d'Atenció Primaria de Salut Barcelona Esquerra (CAPSBE), Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0767-1507
Mireia Sans-CorralesConsorci d'Atenció Primaria de Salut Barcelona Esquerra (CAPSBE), Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-1394-4508
Miquel Àngel FullanaDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-3863-5223
Antoni Sisó-AlmirallConsorci d'Atenció Primaria de Salut Barcelona Esquerra (CAPSBE), Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9832-2689
Joaquim RaduaBipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-1240-5438
Jordi BlanchDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-2597-8454
Myriam CaveroDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5283-5523
Eduard VietaDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0548-0053
Diego Hidalgo-MazzeiDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-2693-6849

Funding

Agencia Estatal de Investigación TED2021-131999B-I00
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe prevalence of mental health disorders has significantly increased in recent years, posing substantial challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, particularly primary care (PC) settings. This study examines trends in mental health diagnoses in PC settings in Catalonia from 2010 to 2019 and identifies associated sociodemographic, clinical characteristics, psychopharmacological treatments, and resource utilization patterns.

methodsData from 947,698 individuals without prior severe mental illness, derived from the Data Analytics Program for Health Research and Innovation (PADRIS), were analyzed for this study. Sociodemographic data, diagnoses, and resource utilization were extracted from electronic health records. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, Mann-Whitney tests, and a multivariate binary logistic regression were employed to analyze the data.

resultsOver the study period, 172,112 individuals (18.2%) received at least one mental health diagnosis in PC, with unspecified anxiety disorder (40.5%), insomnia (15.7%) and unspecified depressive disorder (10.2%) being the most prevalent. The prevalence of these diagnoses increased steadily until 2015 and stabilized thereafter. Significant associations were found between mental health diagnoses, female sex, lower socioeconomic status, higher BMI, and smoking status in a multivariate binary logistic regression.

conclusionsThis study highlights a growing burden of stress-related mental health diagnoses in PC in Catalonia, driven by demographic and socioeconomic factors. These findings may be indicative of broader trends across Europe and globally. Addressing this rising prevalence requires innovative approaches and collaborative strategies that extend beyond traditional healthcare resources. Engaging stakeholders is essential for implementing effective, sustainable solutions that promote mental health in Catalonia and potentially inform similar initiatives worldwide.

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Mental DisordersPrimary Health CareAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceSpainYoung AdultCataloniamental health diagnosesprevalenceprimary carestress

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PMCPMC11733616

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