Integrating Mental Health Care In 5 Steps: The Primary Care Practice’s Toolkit
Introduction
Primary care clinicians are in a unique and ideal position to efficiently screen, diagnose, and treat a range of behavioral health issues. Primary care teams frequently address common mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, as well as behavioral and lifestyle issues, such as smoking, lack of exercise, and poor sleep – all of which have the potential to lead to other physical health disease states. Furthermore, patients who are not adequately treated for depression or anxiety are less …