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1Illinois Department of Mental Health, Crisis Intervention Unit of the Charles F. Read Zone Center, 4200 N. Oak Pk. Ave., 60634, Chicago.
Community Mental Health Journal
|November 5, 2013
Summary
This study offers practical advice for implementing mental health consulting programs in community settings. It emphasizes clear contracts and measurable outcomes for effective consultation.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Services
- Community Psychology
- Organizational Consulting
Background:
- Consulting in mental health is a growing but complex field.
- Community agencies, clinics, and schools face unique challenges in implementing these programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidance for mental health consultants.
- To assist beginning consultants in navigating the current landscape of mental health consultation.
Main Methods:
- The study offers atheoretical suggestions based on practical experience.
- Emphasis is placed on careful observation and explicit contract development.
Main Results:
- Provides actionable strategies for consultants.
- Highlights the importance of defining and evaluating program ends.
Conclusions:
- Effective mental health consultation requires clear objectives and contracts.
- Structured approaches can improve the implementation of consulting programs in community settings.
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