Behavioral Health

The case for behavioral health integration into primary care

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TAKE-AWAY POINTS

There is high quality evidence that collaborative care works for the management of depression and anxiety disorder in primary care, and this is associated with significant cost savings. The one feature consistent in most successful BHI models is the care manager. More research is needed to identify which model of BHI works best for patients with SMI and substance use disorders. BHI cannot be accomplished by a few small changes to traditional care but requires a fundamental rethinking of care practices.

CORRESPONDENCE
Rajesh (FNU) Rajesh, MD, Main Campus Family Medicine Clinic, MetroHealth, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109; frajesh@metrohealth.org

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