Adequacy of Depression Treatment in Spouses of Cancer Survivors: Findings from a Nationally Representative US Survey

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Examines data from the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey to compare depression treatment for spouses of cancer survivors with treatment for other married individuals across the United States. Explores socioeconomic and rural/urban disparities in treatment rates to improve mental health outcomes for cancer survivors and their families.

Kristin Litzelman, Abiola Keller, Amye Tevaarwerk, Lori DuBenske

Journal of General Internal Medicine, 33(6), 869-876

06/2018

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Cancer · Health disparities · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data