Overview

This is an Open Access Book. Primary care is the frontline of health care—and increasingly, the frontline of behavioral health. Yet many providers are expected to manage depression, anxiety, substance use, and other behavioral health concerns with limited training and even fewer resources. This groundbreaking Open Access guide changes that. Written specifically for primary care providers, it offers practical, evidence-based strategies to confidently assess and treat behavioral health conditions—whether or not there are dedicated behavioral health supports within the primary care practice. This resource is an excellent primer on behavioral health to be used within undergraduate and graduate medical education settings. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Understand and embrace your vital role in behavioral health care Apply evidence-based recommendations for assessment and treatment of behavioral health concerns within primary care settings Maximize team-based approaches when integrated behavioral health is available Implement efficient, real-world strategies for patient care when behavioral health resources are limited or nonexistent

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Author:   Meredith L.C. Williamson ,  Danielle L. Terry
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:  

9783032095572

ISBN 10:   3032095573
Pages:   299
Publication Date:   29 March 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. The Behavioral Health Crisis in Primary Care.- Chapter 2. Essential Communication Skills Needed for High-Quality Primary Care .- Chapter 3. Understanding Behavioral Health Conditions in Primary Care.- Chapter 4. Screening Recommendations for Common Behavioral Health Conditions in Primary Care.- Chapter 5. Risk Assessment for the Primary Care Provider.- Chapter 6. Mental Status and Cognition Considerations for Older Adults     .- Chapter 7. Psychopharmacology for the Primary Care Provider.- Chapter 8. Behavioral Interventions for Mental Health Conditions in Primary Care.- Chapter 9. Behavioral Interventions for Health Behaviors in Primary Care.- Chapter 10. Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care.- Chapter 11. Peripartum, Pediatric, and Adolescent Considerations.- Chapter 12. Models of Behavioral Health Assessment and Treatment in Primary Care.- Chapter 13. Maximizing the Use of the Medical Team for Behavioral Health Needs .- Chapter 14. Conclusions and Future Directions in Primary Care.

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Meredith L. C. Williamson, PhD, ABPP, is the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Primary Care and Rural Medicine in the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine at Texas A&M University. She is an Associate Program Director for Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency Program. She is a licensed psychologist and board certified in Clinical Health Psychology. Dr. Williamson has been recognized nationally by the White House and the Association of American Medical Colleges for her leadership in medical education and integrated behavioral health.  Danielle L. Terry, PhD, ABPP is the Director of Behavioral Science at the Guthrie Family Medicine Residency in Sayre, Pennsylvania, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in the Neuroscience Institute at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and is the founder of NeuroKind Consulting LLC, neurokindconsulting.com. She is board certified in Clinical Health Psychology and co-author of the book, Providing Home Care for Older Adults: A Professional Guide for Mental Health Practitioners.

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