In the 12 months prior to the interview, only 3% of persons with neither a physical nor a mental disorder had consulted a general practitioner for mental health problems. In contrast, 40% of persons with a depressive disorder had consulted their GP in the previous 12 months (Figure 5-6). It is not known from this survey whether the GP had recognised that the person was clinically depressed, in the same way that the Survey interview had done. But it is clear in Australia, as elsewhere, that GPs are in an excellent position to diagnose a large proportion of all persons who are depressed, and to treat them, if appropriate. Psychiatrists saw only 8.4% and psychologists 6.2% of those depressed, very much less than the GPs. Other health professionals saw 29% of them.