Unmet need for mental health care within the Dutch population: exploring the role of GP

General practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in mental health care. Not only are they tasked with the recognition, but also treatment of problems. The levels unmet need for high worldwide. However, there is very little information on needs general practices. In this study we assess prevalence subjectively and objectively explore GP. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted questions regarding patient’s perspective treatment, obtainment GP, Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12). When combining results GHQ-12 personal perspective, total 21% participants (n=538) were found to be Forty-four percent care did not receive any form past year. Half patients had recently visited their Both without an would appreciate GP briefly asking about (69% vs. 63%, p=0.258) during regular consultations. significant proportion do treatment. good position ask issues, as people regularly visit