Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of drug and psychological treatments for common mental disorders in general health care in Goa, India: a randomised, controlled trial.

Background: Common mental disorders are associated with substantial morbidity and disability in developing countries, but there are no data for efficacy of treatment. We aimed to assess the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of antidepressant and psychological treatment for common mental disorders in general health-care settings.

Method: We did a randomised, placebo-controlled trial (double-blind for the antidepressant group) in general outpatient clinics in two district hospitals in Goa, India.