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A Qualitative Exploration of Ontario Caregivers ’ Perspectives of Their Role in Navigating Mental Health and/or Addiction Services for Their Youth
AbstractMany youth experiencing mental health and/or addiction (MHA) concerns rely on their caregivers to find and access services. Considering that caregivers often play a significant role in their youth ’s treatment trajectory, a descriptive qualitative study was used to explore how caregivers (n = 26) in the Greater Toronto Area perceive their role in navigating MHA care for their youth (ages 13 to 26). The Person-Environment-Occupation model was used to guide the thematic analysis. The findings reveal three main themes (1) the internal experience of caregiving, which describes caregiv ers’ emotions and thought ...
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - June 13, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Outcomes Associated with Treatment with and Without Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
AbstractThere is limited research on outcomes for patients who start treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) with only psychosocial treatment compared to those who initiate treatment with either medications for OUD (MOUD) or the combination of psychosocial treatment and MOUD. Cox proportional hazards regression was used on a database of individuals with commercial health insurance or Medicare Advantage to estimate the associations of treatment type with opioid overdose and self-harm (separately). Logistic regression was used to estimate the association of treatment type with prescription opioid fill following treatment ini...
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - June 13, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Healing Broken Bones and Fixing Fractured Connections
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Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - May 17, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor: “The Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care for Hispanic/Latino Patients with Depression and Comorbid PTSD”
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Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - May 2, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Telephonic Outreach to Engage Patients with Substance Use Disorder Post-Hospitalization During the COVID-19 Pandemic
AbstractDuring the initial COVID-19 surge, one public hospital in NYC updated their post-discharge outreach approach for patients with substance use disorder, as part of the CATCH (Consult for Addiction Treatment and Care in Hospitals) program. Beginning April 1, 2020, three peers and two addiction counselors attempted telephonic outreach to patients who received a CATCH consultation during hospitalization from program launch (October 7, 2019) through March 31, 2020 (n = 329). Outreach calls could include counseling, in-depth peer support, and referrals to substance use services (SUS)—a significant expansion of the s...
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - April 27, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Response to Letter to the Editor on The Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care for Hispanic/Latino Patients with Depression and Comorbid PTSD
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Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - April 27, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Lessons in Implementation from a 5-Year SBIRT Effort Using a Mixed-Methods Approach
AbstractSBIRT is an effective process to target unhealthy alcohol and other substance use in medical settings, yet gaps persist on how best to integrate SBIRT into routine clinical practice. Utilizing a mixed-methods design, the current study examined a statewide SBIRT implementation effort to identify key components of successful implementation. Quantitative patient-level data (n = 61,121) were analyzed to assess characteristics associated with implementation, and key informant interviews were conducted with stakeholders to understand the implementation process. Findings demonstrated variation in intervention rates, a...
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - April 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research