Table 1.
Workplace and economic impact, interference with life, health care utilization, and suicide indicator analysis with generalized anxiety disorder, mood or substance use disorders, or botha.
| GAD yes, MSUDs no | GAD no, MSUDs yes | GAD yes, MSUDs yes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workplace and economic impact | |||
| Work absentee—last week | 1.9 (1.1-3.4) | 1.6 (1.1-2.4) | 1.9 (1.0-3.5) |
| Current household income—difficulty meeting basic expenses | 3.3 (2.2-4.8) | 2.5 (2.0-3.1) | 6.6 (4.7-9.2) |
| Interference with life | |||
| Self-perceived health in general | 5.4 (3.7-8.0) | 3.5 (2.8-4.2) | 13.4 (9.9-18.0) |
| Self-perceived life stress | 3.5 (2.4-5.1) | 2.4 (2.0-2.8) | 7.9 (5.8-10.6) |
| Pain and discomfort—HUI function code | 5.1 (3.5-7.4) | 3.1 (2.5-3.7) | 8.8 (6.3-12.2) |
| Perceived prejudice or discrimination regarding mental health | 1.6 (0.9-2.9) | 2.7 (1.8-4.1) | 2.8 (1.8-4.5) |
| Health care utilization | |||
| Consultation with professional services—past 12 months | 16.9 (11.9-24.0) | 8.8 (7.3-10.6) | 29.4 (20.5-42.1) |
| Hospitalized overnightb | 8.1 (2.7-24.7) | 12.8 (7.3-22.3) | 33.9 (17.6-65.1) |
| Suicide | |||
| Suicide thoughts—past 12 months | 10.0 (6.1-16.6) | 11.2 (8.6-14.7) | 28.4 (20.0-40.4) |
| Suicide plan or attempt—past 12 months | 11.5 (4.3-30.5) | 22.4 (13.2-38.0) | 61.6 (34.4-110.3) |
GAD = generalized anxiety disorder; HUI = health utility index; MSUDs = mood and substance use disorders.
aValues are expressed as odds ratios (adjusted for sex, age, and age squared) and 95% confidence intervals. N = 24 861 for all data.
bAt least overnight in the preceding 12 months for reasons of mental health, alcohol, or drugs.