Topic: Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Integration

Apr 2015 | Assessment

Intervention of interest: Programs to integrate behavioral health into the primary care setting Providers in the US health care system often assess and treat patients with physical health conditions and behavioral health conditions (e.g., mental health and substance use disorders) in siloes, yet physical and behavioral health are inextricably linked. Up to 70% of physician […]

Behavioral Health Integration

May 2015 | Assessment

Intervention of interest: Programs to integrate behavioral health into the primary care setting Providers in the US health care system often assess and treat patients with physical health conditions and behavioral health conditions (e.g., mental health and substance use disorders) in siloes, yet physical and behavioral health are inextricably linked. Up to 70% of physician […]

Depression: Treatment-Resistant

May 2019 | Assessment

Interventions of interest, 2019 review:  Esketamine (SPRAVATO®, Janssen) Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common and debilitating condition; on an annual basis, it is estimated that nearly 14 million Americans will have at least one episode of MDD. While definitions of so-called “treatment-resistant” depression vary, this generally refers to patients with persistent depression after attempted […]

Depression: Treatment-Resistant

Dec 2011 | Assessment

Interventions of interest, 2011 review: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, electroconvulsive therapy, vagus nerve stimulation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy/interpersonal therapy Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common and debilitating condition; on an annual basis, it is estimated that nearly 14 million Americans will have at least one episode of MDD. While definitions of so-called “treatment-resistant” depression vary, this […]