SAMHSA Announces $29 Million Funding Opportunity for Integrating Primary Care and Behavioral Health

SAMHSA Announces $29 Million Funding Opportunity for Integrating Primary Care and Behavioral Health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently announced it’s accepting funding applications to advance integration of behavioral health into primary care. Eligible applicants, including states and state agencies such as Medicaid, can access over $29 million in funding to further integrated behavioral health programs within their state. Applications are due May 22, […]

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Key Benefits of Mental Health Treatment in Primary Care

Key Benefits of Mental Health Treatment in Primary Care

Though the brain and the body are closely connected, mental and primary healthcare has long been divided. Separating the two ultimately creates problems for both the patient and the provider. This, along with an existing stigma and shortage of providers, makes mental health care difficult to access–even for those actively seeking help. In fact, Mental […]

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How to Solve America’s Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

How to Solve America’s Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

American adolescents are in the midst of a mental health crisis. Surging demand for treatment of anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and suicidal thoughts is colliding with a shortage of specialists, especially for children and teens. According to a 2017 Milbank study, “1 in 5 children and adolescents aged 9 to 17 years may have […]

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Bridging the Gap in Primary Care: Behavioral Health Integration Best Practices

Bridging the Gap in Primary Care: Behavioral Health Integration Best Practices

Ample research demonstrates that integrating behavioral health services into physical medicine practices supports holistic health improvements, including chronic disease indicators, by improving quality and increasing access to care for patients with mental health conditions. Despite the benefits, implementing this approach is no easy feat. Up front costs in terms of staffing, training, and technology investments […]

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