Depression often coexists with chronic illnesses and complicates the diagnosis and treatment of any patient who suffers from either of these health problems. Ethnicity, culture, stigma, and economics add to the difficulty of recognition and treatment of depression. In this Point of View article, possible solutions are addressed.
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