I don't know. My experience has been mixed. The ERs around here are sooo crowded I don't think anyone gets very good care.

My primary care provider really doesn't seem to care either way.

I will say that mental illness doesn't fit very nicely into the streamlined model of care that most places want patients to neatly mold to. Sometime we require a little more attention for our provider than they are able to provide in that circumstance.

Depression can manifest as physical symptoms and people with a history of psychiatric care, according to most "studies" utilize heath care more often than those without such history.

Nonetheless, even in the absence of mental health issue, it's in your best interest to be your own best advocate - always. Health care in the US is not very patient oriented for anyone. IMO.