It doesn't make sense to treat Dan's bleeding ulcer, without attention to the depression that spurs him to drink alcohol excessively, which contributes to ulcer development. Nor is it prudent to ignore Nancy's anxiety that prevents her following through on chemotherapy for breast cancer. The connections are obvious, yet today connecting treatments for mind and body is a rare occurrence. Mental health and substance-abuse disorder assessments and interventions are separated by the payment mechanics of health plans, which encourage independent delivery of services. Dr. Kathol, a veteran internist and psychiatrist, shows the physical, emotional, social, economic and legal effects of what he calls headless health care. He illustrates with patient stories the profound impact that emotional issues and/or psychiatric disorders have on physical health and, conversely, the impact medical illness has on mental health.
This book begins with stories of real patients suffering with concurrent behavioral and physical disorders who are forced to navigate a health care system that fosters what Kathol calls inferior care, escalating the costs and perpetuating personal impairment. He calls for health system reorganization wherein behavioral health becomes an integral part of physical health―integrated health care.
 The text provides:
 • Historical context about mental health problems and their treatment 
 • Understanding of the interaction between physical and mental health 
 • Insights into process changes needed to create an effective integrated system

Healing Body and Mind: A Critical Issue for Health Care Reform (Praeger Series in Health Psychology)

Kathol, Roger

Gatteau, Suzanne

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Praeger

Clinical Integration: Accountable Care and Population Health, Third Edition, is a forthcoming book that will provide a fresh set of insights and new information on the evolution of clinically integrated networks (CINs) across the United States (US) healthcare system. The third edition (due out in early 2015) transitions from the original collaborative work of its four original authors to a 14-chapter anthology that provides a refresh on original issues and introduces a number of new topics including patient engagement, standards for CINs, care coordination, and behavioral health. All of which are critical to the future growth of CINs. Chapter 11, developed by a team of healthcare and behavioral health industry executives and thought leaders, discusses many critical issues surrounding the need for increasing inclusion of behavioral health services in CINs and accountable care organizations (ACOs). The chapter highlights and emphasizes the importance of integrating behavioral health and medical care as a “value-added model” that can lead to overall health improvement, increased patient satisfaction, and cost reductions.

Clinical Integration. Accountable Care and Population Health. Third Edition. Chapter 11: Non-Traditional Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services as a Core Part of Health in CINs and ACOs

Sargent, Susan

Melek, Steve

Sacks, Lee

Patel, Kavita

Mental Health

Convurgent Publishing, LLC

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