title: [Need of specific criteria for psychotherapy referral in the public health system: A proposal].
abstract: This study discusses the need of specific criteria for psychotherapy referral in the public services. the use of psychotherapy as a supplement to traditional medication, and its comparison with informal methods of support, has been questioned. This study proposes the establishment of basic criteria for the integration of psychotherapy, based on an analysis of the conditions that allow it to function. It thus aims to contribute to improving the reputation and the practice conditions of psychotherapy in the public health system.
authors.affiliation: Centro de Salud Mental La Ería, Servicio de Salud del Principado de Asturias, Oviedo, España. Electronic address: juanmgarciaharo@yahoo.es.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: García-Haro
authors.affiliation: Sector Privado, Oviedo, España.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fernández-Briz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D011634:Public Health / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation
keywords: Derivación; Psicopatología; Psicoterapia; Psychopathology; Psychotherapy; Public mental health care system; Referral; Servicios públicos de salud mental