Applying the Integrated Care Approach: Advanced-Module 7

Module 7 - Lecture Slides

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The document discusses the principles and evidence supporting collaborative care in the treatment of mental health disorders, particularly depression. It emphasizes the importance of a patient-centered approach, measurement-based treatment, and a population-based care model. The document also provides examples of evidence-based behavioral approaches for various mental health disorders and recommends a combination of medication and non-medication treatments. It highlights the role of the psychiatrist as an educator, facilitator of effective treatment in primary care, and a part of an interdisciplinary team. The document also includes perspectives from psychiatrists who practice collaborative care and offers advice for those new to or interested in this approach. It concludes by summarizing the key takeaways from the module and noting that resources and references are available for further review. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, evidence, and practices of collaborative care in mental health treatment.

Keywords

collaborative care

mental health disorders

depression

patient-centered approach

measurement-based treatment

population-based care

evidence-based behavioral approaches

medication and non-medication treatments

role of psychiatrist

interdisciplinary team