Referring to mental health in integrative practice

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Mental illnesses can have a negative impact on a person’s physical health and often require a referral to a licensed mental health professional for further assessment and treatment.  Integrative medicine recognizes the benefit of collaborative models in treating patients who live with both physical and mental health conditions. Understanding the primary interventions and therapies used in integrative mental health settings will the help the provider in making effective referrals for integrated…