The content of substance abuse and mental health counseling reported by patients in a national survey

Adm Policy Ment Health. 2010 May;37(3):279-86. doi: 10.1007/s10488-009-0250-y.

Abstract

This study examined counseling content reported by a national sample of persons receiving care for alcohol, drug or mental health (ADM) problems in a year. The sample included 2,722 individuals over 18 who reported past year mental health or substance abuse care or assessments in a nationally representative survey conducted in 2000-2001. Counseling domains approximating commonly practiced or evidence-based approaches for depression, anxiety, or substance abuse were assessed. Patient self-report may be one useful way of tracking whether components of standard therapies are implemented in practice.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Counseling*
  • Depressive Disorder, Major / diagnosis
  • Depressive Disorder, Major / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis
  • Mental Disorders / therapy*
  • Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Middle Aged
  • Social Support
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis
  • Substance-Related Disorders / therapy
  • Young Adult