Table 1.

The collaborative care framework (Gunn et al, 2006) [12]

Multi-professional approach to patient	Care provided by a case manager working with the family doctor under weekly supervision from specialist mental health medical and psychological therapies clinicians.
Structured management plan	Medication support and brief psychological therapy
Scheduled patient follow-ups	Proactive care
Enhanced inter-professional communication	Patient-specific written feedback to family doctors via electronic records and personal contact