Conveying the need for mental healthcare – a qualitative study of how patients communicate mental health challenges
The different patient approaches to getting help for mental health problems and how those approaches are affected by individual, contextual and system factors highlight the need for individualised and welcoming communication by care providers. The current study contributes with useful insights from the patient's perspective into how e.g. the patient's previous experiences and understanding of the healthcare system influences the process of seeking help from a GP and being referred to specialist mental health services.
Authors
- Olav Thorsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8720-7025)
- Mirjam Ekstedt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4108-391X)
- Rod Sheaff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7984-2627)
- Eva Biringer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0933-1079)
- Øystein Hetlevik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8912-3426)
- Marit Nymoen
- Miriam Hartveit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7143-2236)
- Marit Synnøve Lomeland
Institutions
- Linnaeus University (SE)
- Stavanger University Hospital (NO)
- Nordland Hospital Trust (NO)
- Fonna Hospital Trust (NO)
- University of Bergen (NO)
- Norwegian Medical Association (NO)
- University of Plymouth (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-05-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12851-1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82