The journal of mental health policy and economics
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J Ment Health Policy Econ · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialCost-effectiveness of a randomized trial to treat depression among Latinos.
Rising mental health costs have brought with them the pressing need to identify cost-effective treatments. Identifying cost-effective treatments for depression among Latinos is particularly relevant given substantial disparities in access to depression treatment for Latinos compared to non-Latino whites. ⋯ The finding that phone-based intervention is able to improve the depressive symptoms of patients just as effectively as face-to-face by spending less is crucial for policy makers and health institutions looking to adopt cost-effective depression treatments.