Article originalPrévention des troubles anxieux et dépressifs par une action d'éducation pour la santé en consultation : résultats du programme APRANDA strategy for coping with depressive disorders and anxiety disorders by a health education intervention in medical consultations: the results of the APRAND program

Background Studies devoted to the detection and treatment of anxiety and depression in adult populations show that at least 10% meet ICD10 criteria for an anxiety or a depressive disorder, but only half are diagnosed as such and only one third of those receive appropriate treatment. The goal of the APRAND program was to explore the possibility of improving management strategies via health education during doctors' visits.