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Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings

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Predictors of Recent Mental Health Service Use in a Medical Population: Implications for Integrated Care

Authors: Tracey Ledoux, Michael D. Barnett, Luz M. Garcini, Jeff Baker

Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Issue 4/2009

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between physical and mental health and psychosocial variables and recent (within the last 12 months) mental health service use among 240 medical patients recruited from general and specialty outpatient clinics at an academic medical center. Results indicated 43.3% of the participants had recently received mental health services in the form of psychotropic medication (75%), psychotherapy (2%), or a combination of these treatments (20.2%). Among patients with moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety or depression, approximately two-thirds were receiving mental health treatment. Moreover, four variables (healthcare provider referral for mental health services, perceived need for mental health services, prior use of mental health services, and frequency of medical appointments) were significant unique predictors of recent mental health service use. This suggests collaborative/integrated medical care may increase needed mental health service use.

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Title: Predictors of Recent Mental Health Service Use in a Medical Population: Implications for Integrated Care
Authors: Tracey Ledoux
Michael D. Barnett
Luz M. Garcini
Jeff Baker
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-009-9171-x

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