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This study examined counseling content reported by a national sample of persons receiving care for alcohol, drug or mental health (ADM) problems in a year. The sample included 2,722 individuals over 18 who reported past year mental health or substance abuse care or assessments in a nationally representative survey conducted in 2000–2001. Counseling domains approximating commonly practiced or evidence-based approaches for depression, anxiety, or substance abuse were assessed. Patient self-report may be one useful way of tracking whether components of standard therapies are implemented in practice.
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This research was supported by grants from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Grant #038273; and the National Institute of Mental Health, Grant #P30 MH068639.
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Landry, C., Klap, R., Tang, L. et al. The Content of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling Reported by Patients in a National Survey. Adm Policy Ment Health 37, 279–286 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-009-0250-y
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