NCJ Number
246317
Journal
Aggression and Violent Behavior Volume: 18 Issue: 5 Dated: September-October 2013 Pages: 491-495
Date Published
2013
Length
6 pages
Annotation
Primary care providers encounter a substantial number of behavioral health concerns leading to the increasing provision of psychological interventions within medical settings.
Abstract
Primary care providers encounter a substantial number of behavioral health concerns leading to the increasing provision of psychological interventions within medical settings. Externalizing disorders present a particular challenge to physicians and stand to benefit a great deal from early intervention. Providing behavioral health services in primary care can reduce barriers to treatment, stigma associated with mental health, and cost of service provision. Given these advantages, scholars have examined the provision of behavioral health interventions within primary care settings. This review provides a critical overview of the extant evidence base and offers suggestions for future efforts in this area.