For patients who may not feel ready to see a psychologist, GPs should consider referring to a mental health OT, writes Michelle Oliver.
When a patient sits across from you, grappling with their mental health, your role as a GP is to guide them toward the right support.
In most cases, that means initiating a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referring them to a psychologist. But with psychologist waitlists growing and some patients hesitant to engage in traditional therapy due to stigma, past experiences, or personal preference, that pathway isn’t always the best fit.
With...
When a patient sits across from you, grappling with their mental health, your role as a GP is to guide them toward the right support.
In most cases, that means initiating a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referring them to a psychologist. But with psychologist waitlists growing and some patients hesitant to engage in traditional therapy due to stigma, past experiences, or personal preference, that pathway isn’t always the best fit.
With...
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