The relationship between psychology practice and complementary medicine in Australia: Psychologists' demographics and practice characteristics regarding type of engagement across a range of complementary medicine modalities.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many people with mental health problems utilise a range of complementary medicine (CM) practitioners, products, and practices. Psychologists are likely to consult with clients who are seeking and using CM, in some form, as part of their wider mental health treatment. The aim of this research is to determine how much, and in what ways, Australian psychologists recommend CM products and/or practices, and/or initiate referrals to CM practitioners as part of their clinical practice and to explore if these behaviours have any association with the characteristics of the psychologist or their wider practice.

Methods

Survey data was collected from psychologists in clinical practice who self-selected to participate between February and April 2021. Participation in the st

SUBMITTER: Thomson-Casey C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10159172 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature