Mission Connection has released a new guide on referring patients for psychiatric evaluations.
-- The treatment center’s latest resource is geared towards primary care providers, social workers, school counselors, therapists, and other professionals who recognize symptoms of psychological distress or mental disorders in their clients. The guide covers the process in detail while exploring challenges or legal and ethical considerations that professionals may encounter while making the referrals.
For more information, please visit https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/mental-health/referrals/psychiatric-evaluation/
According to Mental Health America, 54.7% of American adults with a mental illness, an equivalent of 28 million people, don’t receive the treatment they need. As a result, many of these individuals find their mental health conditions worsening over time, leading to issues such as lower work productivity, physical health conditions, and, in extreme cases, suicide - one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
While many barriers to treatment still exist, Mission Connection’s guide notes that a significant number of individuals do not consider seeking care due to a lack of knowledge on the mental health resources available. However, the guide also says that healthcare practitioners have a duty to refer patients with symptoms that fall outside their scope of care. These symptoms may include prolonged depressive moods or anxiety, extreme mood swings, hallucinations, risky behaviors, or impaired social function; referrals should also be considered in cases where patients are already receiving talk therapy but are no longer receptive to treatment.
Mission Connection’s guide says that once the healthcare practitioner has taken note of their client’s symptoms, they must receive informed consent; involuntary referrals can only be provided if the patient is deemed a danger to themselves or other people. The referring party can then initiate the process online or in person at a mental health facility by providing the appropriate details, after which they will be able to coordinate treatment plans with the chosen facility’s psychiatric team.
Despite a referral, clients may still be unable or unwilling to receive treatment due to waitlists, financial limitations, geographic barriers, or stigma. However, healthcare practitioners can circumvent these issues by working with mental health treatment centers like Mission Connection, which improve accessibility through telehealth, offer flexible payment options, and provide compassionate care.
Interested parties can learn more by visiting https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/
Contact Info:
Name: Nathan Di Tomaso
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Organization: Mission Connection
Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd. , San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, United States
Website: https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/
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