include alcohol dependence and drug dependence, with
prevalence rates of 11.2% and 5.1%, respectively. Comorbidity leads to even greater health care use and hospitalization
rates and a greater number of sick days. Considering the frequency with which depression and anxiety co-occur, some
experts recommend that a search for 1 condition should
always be accompanied by an assessment of the other [20].
GAD comorbidity, especially with anxiety and depressive
disorders, often increases suicide risk. Patients with psychiatric symptoms should always be screened for risk of suicide