Abstract Purpose of Review Mental and physical disorders commonly co-occur leading to
higher morbidity and mortality in people with mental and substance use disorders …

Excess mortality in persons with severe mental disorders (SMD) is a major public health
challenge that warrants action. The number and scope of truly tested interventions in this …

The authors trace the modern history, current landscape, and future prospects for integration
between mental health and general medical care in the United States. Research and new …

There are widespread shortages of mental health professionals in the United States,
especially for the care of adults with serious mental illnesses. Such shortages are …

Objective: Behavioral health homes provide primary care health services to patients with
serious mental illness treated in community mental health settings. The objective of this …

People with serious mental illness die 10–20 years earlier, compared with the overall
population, and the excess mortality is driven by undertreated physical health conditions. In …

People with serious mental illness (SMI) have mortality rates 2–3-times higher than the
general population, mostly driven by physical health conditions. Behavioural health homes …

Abstract The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) represents the most
significant legislative change in the United States health care system in nearly half a century …

Background: Individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) often have significant medical and
behavioral health needs that are unaddressed. Opioid treatment programs (OTP) are …

The PCBH model of integrated care blends behavioral health professionals into the primary
care team, thereby enhancing the scope of primary care and expanding the range of …