Integrated Behavioral Health: A Guide to Practical Implementation

Abstract

Integrating behavioral health providers in primary care settings is an effective model for increasing access to mental and behavioral health services for youth. Resources and subject matter experts can be leveraged by pediatric practices to identify the components of a successful model and to support implementation in community practices. Integrated behavioral health approaches vary in scope and components of the models can be selected and implemented to meet the needs of each practice and the patient population served.

Keywords: Implementation; Integrated behavioral health; Primary care.