Table 1 Screens used for selecting persons to mental health interview

General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12)

Psychological distress (past month)

>3

245 (18.6%)^a

K10

Psychological distress (past month)

>18

215 (16.3%)^a

SCOFF

Eating disorders (current)

>1

127 (9.7%)^a

CIDI section G (psychotic symptoms)

Psychotic disorders (lifetime)

At least one symptom

348 (26.4%)^a

Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)

Bipolar spectrum disorders (lifetime)

>6

170 (12.9%)^a

CAGE

Alcohol use disorders (lifetime)

>2

229 (17.4%)^a

Use of any illicit drug

Substance use disorders (lifetime)

At least 6 times

98 (7.4%)^a

Suicide attempt

Severe suicidality

At least one attempt

46 (3.5%)^a

Use of health services for mental health problem

All lifetime disorders

At least once

239 (18.2%)^a

Perceived need for treatment

All lifetime disorders

Self-reported need for treatment

90 (6.8%)^a

Hospitalization due to any mental health disorder

All lifetime disorders

ICD-10 group F or ICD-8 and ICD-9 290-319

120 (6.3%)^b