Virtual Grand Rounds: Integrated Behavioral Health Care: Models and Outcomes of Care
Presented by:
Joyce M. Shea, DNSc, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
Professor Emerita, Fairfield University, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies
President, American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Approximately one in four adults experiences some form of mental illness (MI) in a given year. The majority receive assistance from providers outside of behavioral health specialties, particularly in primary care settings. Those with severe forms of MI face an increased risk of serious medical co-morbidities and significantly shorter life spans than the general population. Experts have increasingly called for the integration of behavioral and physical health care to more effectively treat mental, substance-use, and general health problems. This presentation will offer an overview of the origins and development of integrated behavioral health care (IBHC) in the US, the current definition of IBHC and existing models, related outcomes of care, and workforce issues.
Educational Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, you should be able to:
- Describe the origins of integrated behavioral health care (IBHC).
- Discuss the benefits and outcomes of care related to specific models of IBHC.
- Identify strategies to develop crucial skills in IBHC in current and future mental health care providers.
Accreditation Statement: Silver Hill Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: Silver Hill Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NASW/Connecticut Statement: This program has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists. NASW/CT approvals are valid in MA, RI, and VT.
New York Social Worker Statement: Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0728. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
New York Psychologist Statement: Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0227. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
Speaker Disclosure: No one in control of content has indicated a relevant financial relationship with an ACCME defined commercial interest.
None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.