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In addition, patients were invited to participate in a separate, prospective outcome evaluation study, which involved structured interviews and questionnaires.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Results:The most common reasons for referral were: depression (33%); anxiety (12%); diagnostic assessment (9%); and impaired relationships (8%). The most common psychiatric diagnoses were: mood disorders (29%); mild, transient conditions (29%); anxiety (14%); and substance abuse disorders (12%). Following the psychiatric consultation(s), GPs were actively involved in patients\u2019 treatment in 53% of cases. However, there was a higher than expected rate of referral (44%) to another mental health agency. 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