As clinicians delivering health care, we are very good at treating disease but often not as
good at treating the person. The focus of our attention has been on the specific physical …

Background In patients with heart failure (HF), depression and anxiety disorders are
common and associated with adverse outcomes such as reduced adherence to treatment …

Depression is a highly prevalent risk factor for incident coronary heart disease (CHD) and for
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with established CHD. Several biological …

Depression is a common problem in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is
associated with increased mortality, excess disability, greater health care expenditures, and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and depression are common. Patients with CVD have more
depression than the general population. Persons with depression are more likely to …

The notion that psychological states can influence physical health is hardly new, and
perhaps nowhere has the mind-body connection been better studied than in cardiovascular …

Background Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common cause of death globally,
although mortality rates are falling. Psychological symptoms are prevalent for people with …

Objective Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent in patients with cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and influence their mental well-being and CVD prognosis. The primary …

BackgroundIn stepped care models patients typically start with a low-intensity evidence-
based treatment. Progress is monitored systematically and those patients who do not …

Background: Depression and anxiety in cardiovascular disease are significant, contributing
to poor prognosis. Unfortunately, current psychological treatments offer mixed, usually small …