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A good referral to behavioral health treatment. A THREAD
1. Is genuine+personal “I really enjoy Dr. X”
2. Explains WHY, with SPECIFICS “Because you endorsed XYZ, I want you to talk to Dr. X about options”
3. Promotes evidence “Research finds that therapy ⬇️ distress and ⬆️ fxn”
1. Is genuine+personal “I really enjoy Dr. X”
2. Explains WHY, with SPECIFICS “Because you endorsed XYZ, I want you to talk to Dr. X about options”
3. Promotes evidence “Research finds that therapy ⬇️ distress and ⬆️ fxn”
4. Anticipates barriers “will you need help with transportation/childcare?” + provides resources
5. Addresses stigma “mental health deserves the same treatment as physical health”
6. Assesses motivation “how likely are you to f/u?” and “what can I do to increase that?
5. Addresses stigma “mental health deserves the same treatment as physical health”
6. Assesses motivation “how likely are you to f/u?” and “what can I do to increase that?
7. Gives them a chance to react “How does it feel to get this referral?”
8. Validates “It makes senses that you are nervous”
9. Normalizes “Most people feel uncomfortable w/ mental health”
10. Educates “Depression often impacts sleep and appetite”
8. Validates “It makes senses that you are nervous”
9. Normalizes “Most people feel uncomfortable w/ mental health”
10. Educates “Depression often impacts sleep and appetite”
11. Empowers “you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do”
12. Fits with patient goals “Therapy can help you improve your relationships”
13. Continues the conversation “it’s important to talk about this”
14. Follows up at next contact “Were you able to meet with Dr.X”?
12. Fits with patient goals “Therapy can help you improve your relationships”
13. Continues the conversation “it’s important to talk about this”
14. Follows up at next contact “Were you able to meet with Dr.X”?
