Synthesizing and Integrating Mental Health Practice: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Research has demonstrated the benefit of interdisciplinary practices in clinical settings, training programs, and research models. This project will review the literature regarding the collaboration of various disciplines in mental health including history, key aspects of integrating mental health as seen through other collaborative efforts, and future direction. In addition, outlining 8 key features that can facilitate more constructive collaboration in the mental health field (Psychological, Psychiatry, Social Work, Marriage and Family, and others). This effort is so we may understand each other's needs and work better together for the overall benefit of our patients.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Paden, Daniel A.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Arechiga, Adam L.
• Vermeersch, David A.

• Psychology
• Mental Health Services
• Mental Health Practice
• Interdisciplinary

Statement dc:rights

• This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/90

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsrepository.llu.edu:etd-1089