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- Title
Addressing social determinants of mental health in therapy: A thematic synthesis.
- Authors
Pauling, Naomi
- Abstract
Background: The importance of addressing social determinants of mental health in therapy is well‐documented. However, there appears to be limited research on what this actually involves in practice and how best to prepare therapists to work with individuals experiencing adverse social determinants. Aims: The aim of this review was to draw implications for practice and training from reviewing research on addressing social determinants of mental health in therapy. Methodology: A qualitative systematic review of the research on addressing social determinants of mental health in therapy was conducted, extracting papers from eight databases: Cochrane Library, ASSIA, CINAHL Plus, PsycInfo, Psychoanalytic Electronic Publishing, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science. Out of 127 papers found, five met the eligibility criteria and were quality‐assessed and analysed thematically. Findings: The thematic synthesis generated three main themes: "the therapeutic relationship," "adapting to client context" and "community as a resource," with eight subthemes. Conclusion: This thematic synthesis highlights the importance of the therapeutic relationship and adapting mental health support to client frame of reference and context to address social determinants of mental health in therapy. It emphasises community as a helpful resource for informing training and therapeutic interventions, as well as a significant resource for people experiencing adverse social determinants.
- Subjects
MEDICAL databases; CINAHL database; PSYCHOLOGY information storage &; retrieval systems; SOCIAL determinants of health; COUNSELING; SYSTEMATIC reviews; MENTAL health; ELECTRONIC publishing; CULTURAL competence; THEMATIC analysis; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
- Publication
Counselling & Psychotherapy Research, 2023, Vol 23, Issue 4, p982
- ISSN
1473-3145
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/capr.12672