Now in its third edition, Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care provides essential updates for behavioral health care practitioners seeking to enhance their skills in the fast-evolving landscape of primary care. This comprehensive guide offers targeted clinical assessment and intervention strategies designed to meet the future needs of educators, students, and clinicians in the field.
Drawing on extensive research evidence and the authors’ decades of clinical experience, this book serves as a practical resource for behavioral health care practitioners aiming to work effectively within the complex setting of primary care. Each chapter explores key foundational concepts and applications of behavioral health, detailing the competencies required for optimal assessment and intervention outcomes.
Key Features of the Third Edition:
- An expanded exploration of core competencies and clinical practice management skills
- A comprehensive review of the neuromatrix theory of pain model, with important considerations for assessing and treating fibromyalgia and other pain disorders
- In-depth assessment and intervention guidelines for addressing opioid misuse
The authors provide detailed, practical advice for tackling common behavioral health concerns, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Health-related behaviors
- Pain disorders
- Substance misuse
- Management of suicidal risk
This edition of Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care is a vital resource for anyone in the field, offering the tools necessary to enhance patient outcomes through effective behavioral health
Authors:
Christopher L. Hunter PhD (Author)
Edition:
Third
Publication Date:
January 2, 2024
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