Integrated Approach In Health And Social Care

Integrated treatment is defined as concept of treating a person for mental illness and addiction co-occuring together. Burnett, Porter, and Stallings (2011) explained that providing an integrated treatment plan allows for the client to receive support and services that they may not received otherwise. For example, establishing a support system that involves motivation is instrumental in treating clients with co-occuring disorders (Burnett, Porter, and Stallings, 2011). An addict experiencing depression for example, can be easily discouraged if they have a relapse and give up hope of starting over. The process of going backwards can be a daunting task. Therefore, establish a solid support system that can provide constant motivation can critical to the success of treatment. Hence, the importance of establishing a healthy, involved and supportive family system (Burnett, Porter, and Stallings, 2011).
Apparently, more research needs to be performed to advocate for integrated therapy so the mental health industry can be provided funding (Burnett, Porter, and Stallings, 2011). There is a demand for educated and trained integrated professionals to adequately provide this form of approach. Additional advocacy to educated the mental health community that this approach is effective in treating co-occuring disorders is highly desirable and can change the way it is viewed in the