Partners in Care (PIC) is an intervention for use in managed primary care settings to improve the treatment of depression. PIC is based on collaborative care models, in which mental health is integrated with primary care. The program supports the detection, assessment, treatment choice, and management of patients with major depression or dysthymia by increasing collaboration among primary care clinicians, mental health specialists, nurses, and patients. For the managed care provider, the intervention goal is to increase the percentage of patients receiving appropriate treatment for depression. For patients, the program aims to improve quality of life and reduce depression symptoms. PIC is suitable for use with most age groups, from teenagers through older adults, although the study reviewed for this summary included only individuals 18 and older.