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Patterns of mental health service utilization
K I Howard1, T A Cornille, J S Lyons
1Department of Psychology, Northwestern University, Evanston, III, USA.
Archives of General Psychiatry
|August 1, 1996
Summary
This study examines mental health service utilization, detailing who receives psychotherapy, their psychiatric disorders, and the professionals involved. It highlights gaps in accessing mental health care for those in need.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Services Research
- Epidemiology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Understanding mental health service utilization is crucial for addressing treatment gaps.
- Current knowledge on patient needs, service access, and provider characteristics is fragmented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the landscape of mental health service utilization.
- To identify individuals with psychiatric disorders who receive or do not receive psychotherapy.
- To map the professionals, settings, and utilization patterns of psychotherapy services.
Main Methods:
- Multidisciplinary approach integrating epidemiology, econometrics, and clinical research methodologies.
- Explication of existing knowledge on psychotherapy needs and access.
- Description of psychotherapist demographics, affiliations, and practice settings.
Main Results:
- Analysis of psychotherapy service utilization relative to patient needs.
- Summary of the professional backgrounds of therapists providing services.
- Identification of underserved populations and service gaps.
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps exist in the provision and accessibility of mental health services.
- Further research is needed to address unaddressed aspects of psychotherapy service utilization.
- A comprehensive understanding of service delivery is essential for improving mental healthcare access.
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