Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Faith-Based Organizations Flow Chart Is the person having any of the following signs and/or symptoms: If yes: Does it warrant an immediate referral? If yes: *See page 19 of the module • • • • • • • • • Disturbance of thought Disturbance in judgment Disturbance in perception Disturbance of consciousness Disturbance in memory Mood disturbance Physical complaints Signs of self-harm Disturbance in interpersonal relationship Check for the following: If yes: If yes: Refer to a mental health practitioner • Level of distress • Level of functioning • Possibility of danger *See page 18 of the module *See page 8 of the module Elements of a Referral: • Primary complaint - reason behind why the person is being referred to a specialist • A brief background of the problem - including symptoms observed over time, how often these symptoms are seen, how intense these symptoms are when seen • Changes that happened since the problem began - how much has changed from the person’s baseline level of functioning (changes that are seen in the day to day activities, work or school performance, and interaction with other people • Things done to manage the present problem - home remedies, consult with a spiritual advisor, medical practitioner, mental health practitioner, a traditional faith healer or albularyo, laboratory tests, or medications taken • Outcome of those interventions - was there an improvement or did the condition worsen 27