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Mental health consultation

An interaction model

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This paper presents a systematic model describing current consultation. It originates from the needs of consultees to adapt to new roles and to meet grassroots pressure. It builds upon the earlier consultation models of Caplan and Berlin and their intention that consultation have far-reaching consequences. It has strong roots in the public health tradition of primary prevention. Processes consistent with the model focus on relationship, self-disclosure, and role modeling to effect change in other systems. Examples of pay-off for consultees and their systems are presented.

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  1. San Mateo County Mental Health Services Division, Preventive Service, North County Mental Health Center, 45 Southgate Avenue, 94015, Daly City, California

    Karen A. Signell Ph.D. (Staff Psychologist) &  Patricia A. Scott M.S.W. (Director)

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  1. Karen A. Signell Ph.D.
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  2. Patricia A. Scott M.S.W.
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The authors are indebted to Burton White, M.D., Regional Program Chief, and the professional and clerical staff, North County Mental Health Center, whose leadership and participation in risk taking and innovation provided the basis for this paper.

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Signell, K.A., Scott, P.A. Mental health consultation. Community Ment Health J 7, 288–302 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01434439

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