Date of Award
12-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)
First Advisor
Jason Brumitt
Abstract
Primary care providers (PCPs) are increasingly challenged to meet the rising demand for psychiatric care in the United States (U.S.). 1,2 More patients are seeking mental health care from their PCP than ever before. The number of visits for mental health concerns increased by 50% from 11% of all visits in 2006 to approximately 16% of all visits in 2018. 1 Many patients are opting to seek treatment exclusively from PCPs rather than from psychiatric providers. 1 Several factors contribute to this trend, including a shortage of mental health care providers, limited insurance coverage for psychiatric services, and potential reluctance to seek psychiatric care due to perceived stigma. 2 As a result, PCPs are encountering mental health concerns more frequently and becoming more accustomed to prescribing psychiatric medications. 2 The rise in public access to information about mental health treatments, coupled with increased advertising freedom, has empowered patients to take a more active role in managing their mental health, often running to their primary care provider as their first point of contact.
Recommended Citation
Irwin, Taylor; Justice, Heather; Roman, Kara; Tajadod, Sophie; Ellis, Carilyn; Asbell, Kristy; and Brumitt, Jason, "Effectiveness of Lavender Supplementation in Treating the Most Common Mental Health Conditions in Primary Care Settings: A Narrative Review" (2024). Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc). 46.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/dmsc/46