Nearly 75% of primary care appointments include some kind behavioral health check-in. This can involve the mental factors connected to chronic disease management or the influence of stress and diet on well-being, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.
It’s become clear that integrating physical care with psychological needs can be an effective strategy for improving overall patient outcomes. But how is this actually implemented in a clinical setting?
Rolling Plains Rural Health Clinic utilizes a collaborative care model that integrates primary, pediatric, OB care with behavioral health services.
Our Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Team take care of your primary care needs, while our behavioral health team provides mental health services. The benefit of this collaborative care model is a more patient centered experience. This type of a collaborative care model, which is recommended by the American Psychiatric Association as one way to reduce mental health inequities.
