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New Report: How we can improve teen mental health
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, it was a policy advance with major implications for teens. Among its benefits was a renewed focus on prevention and early identification of serious mental illnesses. As we … Continue reading
Integrated Care: Can we create a health care system that works for teens?
The doctor asks in earnest, “Is it ok if we share your behavioral health information with your primary care doctor?” The patients are surprised at the question. As Greg Jensen, a licensed clinical social worker and the Vice President for … Continue reading
Teen Mental Health Gets Bipartisan Support
Up to half of all visits to pediatricians involve behavioral or developmental concerns. Yet many primary care providers express discomfort because their training often hasn’t prepared them to diagnose and treat mental disorders. The critical shortage of child psychiatrists and … Continue reading
