In this episode, Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, speaks with Jeremy Fletcher, PT, DPT, on becoming a mental health physical therapist. Dr. Fletcher has over two decades of experience in clinical practice, education, and administration. His work bridging physical therapy and mental health grew out of his experience in the military, teaching in doctor of physical therapy programs, working at the VA, and as the Chief Operating Officer of a $4M funded SAMSHA Certified Community Behavioral Health clinic. This conversation covers many topics, including:

• how mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD affect physical therapy patient outcomes.
• the role of the physical therapist in mental and behavioral health.
• common misconceptions physical therapists hold about integrating mental health into physical therapy practice.
• opportunities for physical therapy professionals to work in mental and behavioral health.
• suggested education and training in mental health physical therapy.

For questions about the Mental Health Physical Therapist Certification program, visit integrativepainscienceinstitute.com or email support@integrativepainscienceinstitute.com. The next cohort opens on Saturday, Jan 4th.

For CEU courses, please visit integrativepainscienceinstitute.com/course

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Joe Tatta, PT, DPT