Clinician's commentary to accompany "Implementing evidence-based practices in non-specialty mental health settings".

Abstract

Comments on the original article by Wolk et al. (see record 2022-18591-001) regarding the implementation of evidence-based practices in non-specialty mental health settings. The authors both had tremendous gratitude for Wolk et al.'s (2022) ability to accurately describe and elucidate numerous difficulties that frontline workers experience, especially in nonspecialty mental health (SMH) settings, such as primary care where we work. With increased identification of implementation barriers, those working in non-SMH settings can mitigate these challenges via intentional strategizing upfront, considering settings' contexts (as suggested by Wolk et al.), and normalizing the need for ongoing troubleshooting. The authors appreciated the elucidation that the majority of those receiving support for mental health receive care in non-SMH settings. As much as it is imperative for those working in non-SMH settings to learn concepts illuminated from the mental health field via evidence-based (EB) practices, when it comes to reaching the masses and implementation strategies, the field might have much to learn from these non-SMH settings. When it comes to integration of siloed fields, all can benefit. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).