Relation between the remission of depression and quality of life perceibed by the patient.

Mental disorders, especially depression, are an important health problem whose growing prevalence is observed in the Primary Care and Mental Health Medical Offices.1 A comprehensive approach for depressive disorders in which primary care professionals and mental health professionals work in a coordinated and complementary way is important.2 There is evidence available that the chronic care models aimed at depressed patients seen in primary care are effective to improve the care process and clinical results.3