Premium
Integrating behavioral health in the pediatric medical home
Author(s) -
Lauerer Joy A.,
Marenakos Kimbi G.,
Gaffney Kathy,
Ketron Christina,
Huncik Kara
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.331
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6171
pISSN - 1073-6077
DOI - 10.1111/jcap.12195
Subject(s) - cinahl , mental health , health care , workforce , medical home , medicine , substance abuse , behavioral medicine , medline , integrated care , psychiatry , nursing , psychology , primary care , family medicine , psychological intervention , political science , law , economics , economic growth
Topic Behavioral health disorders (psychiatric illness and substance abuse disorders) represent a significant burden across the nation's health care system. The number of children and adolescents requiring behavioral health care has increased while at the same time the behavioral health workforce continues to experience a shortage of providers. The current model of care is failing to meet the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents. Initiatives are underway that call for improved integration of behavioral health services into primary care. Patients and families often seek behavioral health care in the primary care setting. Purpose The purpose of this article is to describe how one large urban pediatric practice began to integrate behavioral health services. Opportunities and challenges are discussed along with a review of three integrated care delivery models. Sources used Literature search was performed using PubMed and CINAHL; we also used Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines, which describe the need for integration of behavioral/mental health into pediatric primary care.