Management of depression in health facilities

Source: DREES, Studies and Results N°860

Authors: Magali COLDEFY and Clément NESTRIGUE (Irdes)

Psychiatric pathologies and psychotropic substances account for 22.6 billion expenditures, or 16% of total health expenditure in 2011 (Cnamts, 2013). Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in France, affecting 3 million people (Inpes, 2007).