Table 4.

Perceived Benefits of Physician Consultation Among Patients Who Thought Consultation Would be Helpful, or Were Not Sure (n = 85)

Perceived BenefitNo. (%)
Physicians help because they give advice or guidance43 (50)
Physicians help because they talk to me12 (14)
Physicians help because they offer antidepressant medication27 (32)
Physicians help by giving mental health referrals22 (26)
Physicians help with physical problems that cause depression12 (14)