Integrated Care News by CFHA

APRIL 16, 2025

It offers care where people already are: their doctor’s office, their community mental health clinic, their OB/GYN’s exam room. It provides immediate, non-stigmatized behavioral health support at the point of medical care, often in the same visit.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Mental health and SUD bias impact the quality of ED care that patients with these conditions receive for physical health concerns, according to research. Many respondents described an abrupt shift in clinician demeanor—“dismissive,” “rushed,” or “unprofessional”—once their mental‑health history surfaced.

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Barton Associates

MAY 1, 2025

Behavioral health needs have climbed in the United States over the past decade—between the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more Americans are dealing with mental health challenges. adults had a mental illness in 2023, and about half (46%) of them did not get any treatment.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 5, 2022

We are often informed about the importance of physical health, via exercising, physical check ups, or eating healthy, but it is important that mental health does not get overlooked. To be an overall healthy person, one must pay attention both to physical and mental health.

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Myriad Genetics

MAY 20, 2025

Myriad Genetics has been conducting the GeneSight Mental Health Monitor surveys since 2020 to learn about American attitudes towards mental health and related issues. But the trial-and-error process is common and may be frustrating enough to discourage someone from seeking mental health treatment altogether.”

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

MAY 1, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to dedicate promoting the understanding as well as discussing and sharing personal experiences revolving around mental health. adults experience mental illness each year. What is Mental Health? What is the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health?

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. Long wait times, high costs, and limited availability of providers can make it feel like you're on your own. The Mental Health Landscape in Michigan Michigan, like many states, has a significant burden of mental health issues.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: There has been a steady increase in pediatric emergency department (ED) visits for mental health. These visits are costly and preventable, representing a failure to address the mental health needs of children. Results: 20.2% of clinicians received any support by VMAP between 2016-2023.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

As the mental health crisis continues across the nation, many people struggle to find the care they need.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Primary care must address the complex needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions, given 40% of patients seen in primary care have behavioral health needs. Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is associated with improved access and engagement in mental health services and mental and physical health patient outcomes.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Instrument: Participant and provider progress, satisfaction and feedback were elicited through questionnaires and focus groups. physical, social, emotional, spiritual and mental health information collected with well-being and lifestyle medicine tools, and anthropometric and cardiometabolic variables.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 23, 2025

Recognizing that some people facing mental health issues are not turning to traditional providers for assistance, a Temple University associate professor has examined how artificial intelligence could be leveraged to help improve access to health care resources.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results Participants were females (72%), >65 years (28%), Francophone (40%), < university degree (66%), not working (77%) and reported mental health, healthy lifestyle and social/financial related needs. ARC: All (N=17) participants used navigation.

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NPR Health - Shots

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A youth mental health crisis and a shortage of therapists and other care providers who take insurance are pushing many U.S. families into financial ruin. But it's rarely acknowledged as medical debt. Image credit: Jesse Zhang for NPR and KHN)

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These individuals are often high utilizers of health care services, with some of the costliest services being hospital admissions and emergency department (ED) visits. This study also provides the first formal evaluation of the KHH program.

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NPR Health - Shots

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The mental health crisis and the shortage of providers to treat them is creating a parallel problem for families: debt. But how much Americans are having to pay for this care is hidden in the shadows.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Combining these datasets in a consolidated data repository could result in an improved understanding of the care journey, support the healthcare needs of Ontario Health Team priority populations, promote continuity of care improvements across sectors, and decrease burden on emergency departments (EDs) and primary care providers.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

There is a gap in the literature on understanding experiences of food insecurity in rural dwelling older adults and the role primary care providers can play in systematically screening older adults for age related food issues.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Background MARVIN is a chatbot promoting self-management of medication among people with HIV (PWH) and currently providing support for medication adherence and HIV-related general knowledge. PWH face significant stigma and mental health challenges (e.g., Providing users with non-judgmental support

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Occupational therapists were considered to have a major role in preventing fragility because of their competencies to screen for risk factors and provide early interventions. Results also highlighted how occupational therapists can support caregivers followed in primary care to prevent exhaustion and mental health disorders.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dataset: Focus group questions involved assessment of experience with pain symptoms, patient-provider interactions, and LC diagnostic and treatment process. Population Studied: The diverse sample included patients with LC with different insurance/payor types, and developed COVID symptoms at various time points in the pandemic.

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NPR Health - Shots

JANUARY 19, 2023

Some companies and researchers think smart computers might eventually help with provider shortages in mental health, and some consumers are already turning to chatbots to build "emotional resilience." Image credit: Ariel Davis for NPR)

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

When you prioritize your physical and mental health, you’re investing in your future well-being and quality of life. The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health Why should you take care of your body and mental health together? Why Is It Important To Take Care Of Your Mental Health?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Culturally-competent, high-quality training is provided via coursework, seminars/workshops, and mentored, hands-on research. POPULATON: Trainees with terminal degree in health care or related field and interested in PC-based research careers. SETTING: Academic medical center.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

RMs negatively impact mental health outcomes for minoritized people, including substance use. We also explored patterns of substance use discussions with healthcare providers (HCPs). tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol), controlling for demographic factors.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 26, 2023

At least 3,700 out-of-state mental health providers utilized New Jersey's COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Reciprocity Licensure program to provide mental health services to more than 30,000 New Jersey patients during the first year of the pandemic, according to a Rutgers study.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 2, 2023

Mental Health Week, which runs from May 1 to 7, provides an opportunity to reflect on our collective well-being. In addition to rising mental health issues, there seems to be a general malaise across normally well individuals in society.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 2, 2023

States that provide stronger social safety nets have lower socioeconomic disparities in the brain development and mental health of children 9 to 11 years old, according to research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health.

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Doctor On Demand

JUNE 2, 2025

If you’re considering mental health treatment, you may be wondering: can a psychiatrist prescribe medication? A psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in mental health. Our licensed mental health providers are available 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 4, 2023

In a paper published in Health Affairs, Tyler G. MCHES, post-doctoral research fellow, and his co-authors examined the rate at which federally-funded mental health and substance use treatment facilities complied with federally mandated requirements to provide accessible communication to Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 24, 2023

A team of researchers at the University of Victoria, working with a colleague from York University, both in Canada, has found that going for a short walk outdoors provides people with more mental health benefits than going for a same-length walk inside.

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A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 18, 2025

If a primary care patient was going through a difficult time with their social life or mental health, we would walk them down the hall to meet a therapist right then and there. Similarly, if a behavioral health patient looked like they had pneumonia, the warm handoff would go in the opposite direction.

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The Health Policy Exchange

MAY 7, 2013

Medicaid Expansion map courtesy of Avalere Health via The Washington Pos t Wonkblog 5/5/13 In last month's Georgetown University Health Policy seminar, we discussed the complex role of the Medicaid state-federal partnership (which currently provides health insurance to 1 in every 5 Americans ) in improving access to care and health outcomes.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Western Sydney University researchers, youth mental health charity batyr, and clinical researcher Dr. Erin Dolan have released a new report that examines the help young people are providing each other, to better understand the care young people need when facing mental health challenges.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

MAY 17, 2023

Maintaining good mental health is essential for our overall well-being. In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, it’s important to prioritize self-care and adopt strategies that promote mental well-being. Establish Healthy Sleep Patterns: Adequate sleep is crucial for mental health and cognitive function.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, gain weight, or maintain your current weight, nutrition counseling can provide the guidance and support you need to reach your goals effectively. It provides individuals with coping skills to replace these behaviors with healthier alternatives. What Is Nutrition Counseling?

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 7, 2025

Healthcare Access Fund (SF 1572): Proposes an assessment on health plans to support MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance programs. Prior Authorization Commission (SF 1739): Aims to streamline and reform the prior authorization process, reducing administrative burdens on health care providers. Read the bill summary for HF 981.

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