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Further assessment of risk and need <strong>for</strong> treatment, and routine outcome monitoringTable 29: Summary of selected text from recommendations relating tocomorbidities (by guideline)GuidelineRecommendationAlcohol-use For people who misuse alcohol and have comorbidDisorders (NICE, depression or anxiety <strong>disorders</strong>, treat the alcohol misuse2011b) first as this may lead to significant improvement in the depressionand anxiety. If depression or anxiety continues after 3 to 4 weeksof abstinence from alcohol, assess the depression or anxiety andconsider referral and treatment in line with the relevant NICEguideline <strong>for</strong> the particular disorder (Depression [NICE, 2009a]and Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder [With orWithout Agoraphobia] in Adults [NICE, 2011a]).Antenatal and None identifiedPostnatal MentalHealth (NICE, 2007a)(For common <strong>mental</strong><strong>health</strong> <strong>disorders</strong> only)Depression (NICE, When depression is accompanied by symptoms of anxiety,2009a) the first priority should usually be to treat the depression. Whenthe person has an anxiety disorder and comorbid depression ordepressive symptoms, consider treating the anxiety disorder first.Depression in When depression is accompanied by symptoms of anxiety,Adults with a the first priority should usually be to treat the depression. WhenChronic Physical the patient has an anxiety disorder and comorbid depression orHealth Problem depressive symptoms, consult the NICE guideline <strong>for</strong> the relevant(NICE, 2009b) anxiety disorder and consider treating the anxiety disorder first.When an antidepressant is to be prescribed <strong>for</strong> a patient, take intoaccount:• the presence of additional physical <strong>health</strong> <strong>disorders</strong>.Drug Misuse: None identifiedOpioid Detoxification(NICE, 2007c)Drug Misuse: Evidence-based psychological treatments (in particular, CBT) shouldPsychosocial be considered <strong>for</strong> the treatment of comorbid depression and anxietyInterventions <strong>disorders</strong> in line with existing NICE guidance <strong>for</strong> people who(NICE, 2007b) misuse cannabis or stimulants, and <strong>for</strong> those who have achievedabstinence or are stabilised on opioid maintenance treatment.Generalised Consider referral to secondary care if the person with GAD hasAnxiety Disorder severe anxiety with marked functional impairment in conjunctionand Panic Disorder with:(With or Without • a risk of self-harm or suicideAgoraphobia) in • significant comorbidityAdults (NICE, • complex physical <strong>health</strong> problems2011a) (GAD) • self-neglect.Continued155

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