Mythily Subramaniam|Edimansyah Abdin|Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar|Saleha Shafie|Hong Choon Chua|Weng Mooi Tan|Kelvin Bryan Tan|Swapna Verma|Derrick Heng|Siow Ann Chong
Minding the treatment gap: results of the Singapore Mental Health Study
Institute of Mental Health|Institute of Mental Health|Institute of Mental Health|Institute of Mental Health|Institute of Mental Health|Agency for Integrated Care|Ministry of Health|Institute of Mental Health|Ministry of Health|Institute of Mental Health
abstract purpose establish 12month treatment gap associated factors among adults mental disorders singapore resident population using data second singapore mental health study examine changes since last mental health survey conducted 2010 methods 6126 respondents administered selected modules composite international diagnostic interview assess major depressive disorder mdd dysthymia bipolar disorder generalized anxiety disorder gad obsessive compulsive disorder ocd alcohol use disorder aud included alcohol abuse dependence past year treatment gap defined absolute difference prevalence particular mental disorder past 12 months preceding interview received treatment disorder results prevalence overall 12month treatment gap population high 786 multiple logistic regression analysis revealed significantly higher odds treatment gap among diagnosed ocd compared mdd comorbid chronic physical disorder primary education unemployed less likely treatment gap compared postsecondary education employed respectively conclusions high treatment gap population concerning highlights need promote helpseeking uptake treatment given unique demographic characteristics ie higher education employed likely seek treatment targeted interventions educational workplace settings implemented