This session will introduce the integration of behavioral health providers in primary care practices as well as the technical assistance the Mid-America MHTTC offers in this field. Speakers will demonstrate how integration efforts increase access to behavioral health, increase appointment attendance and reduce stigma. Members of the Mid-America MHTTC Integrated Care Program will welcome requests to establish and/or enhance integration efforts in primary care. 

Learning Objectives: 
•    Define integrated behavioral health care 
•    Identify the consequences and costs of poor health to society, particularly poor behavioral health 
•    Explain the importance of primary care in mental health delivery 
•    Describe the advantages of integrated care for patients, physicians, and providers

Target Audience:
•    Behavioral Health Providers
•    Primary Care Providers
•    Nurses

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