Mental health consultation

This paper presents a systematic model describing current consultation. It originates from the needs of consultees to adapt to new roles and to meet grassroots pressure. It builds upon the earlier consultation models of Caplan and Berlin and their intention that consultation have far-reaching consequences. It has strong roots in the public health tradition of primary prevention. Processes consistent with the model focus on relationship, self-disclosure, and role modeling to effect change in other systems. Examples of pay-off for consultees and their systems are presented.