The expansion of integrated behavioral health (IBH) in primary care is crucial to addressing the growing behavioral health crisis in the US. Evidence shows that patients are more likely to receive behavioral health diagnosis and treatment in primary care than in specialty mental health settings. COVID-19 disrupted primary care delivery, necessitating modifications to IBH. Social…
By employing evidence-based methods, harm reduction seeks to lessen the negative health and social consequences associated with substance use. As harm reduction services continue to expand without the need for professional certification, there remains considerable variation in how the workforce is perceived and trained in harm reduction principles and practices. This article explores the harm…
COVID-19 interrupted integrated health care (IHC) teams practicing in the same physical space. Although the use of telehealth increased, little was known about how other processes and integrated workflows were adapted during the pandemic in IHC teams. This policy brief explores ways in which IHC was modified during the pandemic, including communication, collaboration, and coordination…