Main description:

Drawing on research evidence and years of experience, the authors provide practical information and guidance for behavioral health care practitioners who wish to work more effectively in the fast-paced setting of primary care, and provide detailed advice for addressing common health problems such as generalized anxiety disorder, depression, weight issues, sleep problems, cardiovascular disorders, pain disorders, sexual problems, and more. New to this edition are chapters on population health and the PCMH; children, adolescents, and parenting; couples; managing suicide risk; and shared medical appointments.

Contents:

List of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I. Foundations of Integrated Behavioral Health Consultation Services
Chapter 1. Population Health and the Patient-Centered Medical Home
Chapter 2. Conducting the Initial Consultation Appointment
Chapter 3. Common Behavioral and Cognitive Interventions in Primary Care
Moving Out of the Specialty Mental Health Clinic
Part II. Common Behavioral Health Concerns in Primary Care
Chapter 4. Depression, Anxiety, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Insomnia
Chapter 5. Health Behaviors: Tobacco Use, Overweight and Obesity,
and Physical Activity
Chapter 6. Diabetes
Chapter 7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma
Chapter 8. Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 9. Pain Disorders
Chapter 10. Alcohol and Prescription Medication Misuse
Chapter 11. Sexual Problems
Chapter 12. Special Considerations for Older Adults
Chapter 13. Women's Health
Chapter 14. Children, Adolescents, and Parenting
Chapter 15. Couple Distress
Part III. Special Issues
Chapter 16. Managing Suicide Risk in the Primary Care Setting
Chapter 17. Clinical Pathways and Shared Medical Appointments
References
Index
About the Authors