[10] Delivering Mental Health Services

treatment gap

the majority of people who are struggling with mental health problems do not receive care

The growth of dissemination and implementation science and the introduction of new models of care are based on the idea that…

…whether people receive and benefit from mental health services depends partly on how those services are delivered, not just on what the services offer

dissemination and implementation science

A field aimed at finding ways to more effectively, sustainably, and widely distribute evidence-based interventions in forms that will be integrated and applied in different settings.

What are the 4 other interventions mental health professionals use?

informal, formalized [not mental-health specific], complementary & integrative techniques and population-based interventions.

___________ interventions are not systematic but are the ones that many people employ in their everyday lives, such as seeking contact with friends, family, and pets, as well as exercising or taking a vacation.

Informal

_______________ interventions are not tied to recognized mental health professions, but are implemented in systematic ways, such as in yoga sessions or religious affiliation and practices.

Formalized

_______________ & _______________ ______________ interventions include a broad range of approaches that often have origins outside the traditional Western medical model, such as dietary supplements, acupuncture, and massage.

Complimentary, integrative technique

______________________ interventions often draw on policy, regulations, and laws to influence behavior, such as increasing taxes on cigarettes to encourage people to quit smoking.

population-based