Mental Health Monday: Finding A Mental Health Professional

What should someone look for when identifying a mental health professional for myself or a loved one? Stephen M. Saunders, PhD, Schneider Endowed Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Marquette University, and author of Martin Luther on Mental Health: Practical Advice for Christians Today available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about factors to consider when looking for a mental health professional, red flags to avoid, how to overcome some fears of seeing a mental health professional for the first time, expected outcomes of a first session, and how to speak about faith with a mental health professional. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9:00 a.m. CT, or listen to all episodes at kfuo.org/tag/mental-health-monday. Disclaimer: Dr. Saunders is a professional clinical psychologist and is very pleased to offer ideas and suggestions about mental health and mental health problems on these shows. However, one of the most important pieces of advice Dr. Saunders frequently gives is to get professional help when you need it. Nothing said on these shows should be taken as therapy or treatment or as a substitute for personal consultation with a professional.