Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care: A Step Towards Holistic and Equitable Patient Care

• By: Jennifer Christian-Herman, PhD Blue Shield of California Brian Sandoval, PsyD Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
• October 24th, 2024
• chronic conditions, coordinated care, healthcare access, mental health, primary care, stigma, whole-person care
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Nearly 60 million U.S. adults live with a behavioral health condition that requires medical assistance, yet stigma, socioeconomic factors, and navigational challenges caused by a fragmented healthcare system are all barriers to care. However, there is a systemic change that could dynamically...