Collaboration Between Managed Care & Mental Health Staff: Does It Improve Outcomes?
Background & Purpose
The prevalence rate of mental health disorders in the United States has increased in the last decade, along with the associated cost burden for individuals and communities. In fact, mental health expenditures have risen faster than any other form of health expenditure. However, only 36% of individuals with mental disorders receive any kind of psychosocial or pharmacological treatment, and only 12% receive what could be considered minimally adequate care, suggesting a need to investigate cost-effective interventions that improve …
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