Seeking solutions for mental health problems in general practice
- 1 October 1996
- journal article
- viewpoint
- Published by AMPCo in The Medical Journal of Australia
- Vol. 165 (8), 435-436
- https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1996.tb138581.x
Abstract
Mental health counsellors could provide one component of an integrated solution to the structural problems now inherent in the primary care of patients with mental health problems. Further training of general practitioners in interview and counselling skills is also essential.Keywords
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