• The Physical Therapist's Role In Managing Psychological Distress And Suicide Prevention With Ryan McGrath

  • Apr 10 2024
  • Length: 35 mins
  • Podcast
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The Physical Therapist's Role In Managing Psychological Distress And Suicide Prevention With Ryan McGrath

  • Summary

  • Physical therapists can and do play a role in promoting mental health wellness in patients, including managing psychological distress and even suicide prevention. In today's episode, Australian physiotherapist Ryan McGrath uncovers the ways that physical therapists can identify and address signs of psychological distress in their patients. He talks about yellow flags as well as red flags and how you can implement effective assessment and management strategies for things like pain, catastrophizing depression, and how to screen for suicide. Ryan’s PhD specifically looks at ways physiotherapists support clients with psychological distress. Whether you are a physical therapist, a physiotherapist, or another health professional, and if you're curious about the intersection of physical and mental health, this episode is for you.

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