Need for Integrated Behavior Health Model in Primary Care

Children and adolescents with clinically concerning behavioral health conditions face several barriers to accessing specialized mental health care. One proposed solution is to improve and expand integrated care provided in the primary health care provider ’s office. Several strategies can increase pediatrician comfort and willingness to collaborate in diagnosing and treating behavioral health conditions, and increased utilization of new technologies (such as telehealth) are likely to play an increasingly important role in the process.
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research