Table 6 Breakdown of subcategories of management provided
Breakdown of subcategory | n (%) |
|---|---|
Medication prescribed (n=313) | Â |
  Antidepressant | 263 (84.0%) |
  Z-class drug | 41 (13.1%) |
  Benzodiazepine | 70 (22.4%) |
  Anti-psychotic | 26 (8.3%) |
Counseling provided (n=259) | Â |
  Supportive counseling | 215 (83.0%) |
  Problem solving therapy | 49 (18.9%) |
  Activity planning | 31 (12.0%) |
  Cognitive behavioral therapy | 36 (13.9%) |
Referral to health care professional (n=53) | Â |
  Private psychiatrist | 4 (7.5%) |
  Psychologist | 7 (13.2%) |
  Government-funded psychiatric service | 12 (22.6%) |
  Counsellor | 18 (34.0%) |
  Emergency department | 1 (1.9%) |
  Social worker | 3 (5.7%) |