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The latest study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that collaborative care "significantly reduced PTSD symptoms among patients from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds." That's not all. Mounting evidence shows that treating mental health in primary care settings is the most effective to treat the whole patient, improving outcomes and overall satisfaction with services. What's next? Primary care leaders must integrate behavioral health services to deliver the high-quality care their patients deserve. evolvedMD's unique approach, emphasizing onsite and in person, is the best way to meet your patients' physical and mental health needs. Partner with us today to help your patients live happier, healthier lives: https://lnkd.in/e-SFJAwb #CollaborativeCare #PatientExperience #PrimaryCare

Integrating mental health services into primary care settings can improve access for underserved communities. This approach could lead to more effective and equitable mental health care. https://lnkd.in/gNQZvG7i

Addressing mental health care after trauma is crucial, particularly for racial and ethnic minority groups who face higher risks of developing PTSD. A new study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health reveals that collaborative care significantly reduces PTSD symptoms in these populations. The study compared enhanced usual care with stepped collaborative care, involving follow-ups, proactive care management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication adjustments. Conducted across 25 trauma centers with over 600 participants, results showed that six months post-injury, Hispanic or non-White patients receiving collaborative care had significantly lower PTSD symptoms compared to those with usual care. Read more about the study below: #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #PTSD #CollaborativeCare

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Young people in care have a right to access to best-evidenced mental health care 👐 The ADaPT study has shown the substantial challenges they are likely to face in accessing this support. It also highlighted the significant challenges experienced by services. Despite these challenges, there are examples of innovative practice across the country. There’s potential for change even within very stretched services. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, explore more on the study findings on how to best support the #MentalHealth of young people in care https://lnkd.in/eSgFZ7vH

When health services themselves become dysregulated, anxious and distressed, the needs of the consumer will, inevitably, come second to the needs of the clinician or health provider. The impact of such a situation will be a service that is maladaptive, trauma evoking and lacking in therapeutic integrity. Worse still, one where consumers presenting in need are viewed negatively by those who they seek help from. If we are to truly remove coercion and control from mental health services we must learn to practice what we preach, to recognise and manage clininian and service anxiety and prioritise, above all else, the genuine therapeutic relationship. https://lnkd.in/gRdH66ei

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