Through the Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency, early career doctors (resident physicians)have access to a thorough curriculum in behavioral health and psychiatric care. The Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency is one of the few such programs in the nation to meet the American Psychiatric Association's recommendations for family medicine training in practical psychiatry for later practice.
According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Family Physicians, approximately 18 percent of individuals seek treatment for a mental health disorder over the course of a year, and 52 percent of those seek such treatment in primary care. The academy has also estimated that as many as 36 percent of patients in primary care have a psychiatric disorder, which means that family practitioners must have a competent understanding of and sensitivity to emotional distress. The American Academy of Family Physicians' specific competencies for mental health knowledge include the understanding of normal human development and its relationship to patient care. Practitioners must also be able to knowledgeably evaluate patients for mental illness, refer a patient or begin treatment as appropriate, and provide interventions in emergent psychiatric situations as they arise. Overall, the family physician must develop an understanding of the relationships between mental, physical, and social wellness as they apply to the comprehensive health of the patient.
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AuthorOverseen by Dr. Frank Dennehy, Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency Program offers opportunities for students who are interested in family medicine. Archives
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