TY - JOUR AB - Abstract: Integrating behavioral health into primary care plays an important role in health care reform; therefore, incorporating effective and efficient screening methods for anxiety and depression will be key to identifying those at risk. Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a significant role in optimizing successful practical strategies for screening and further assessment of both anxiety and depression. In many cases, collaboration with or referral to a psychiatric NP or clinical nurse specialist is ideal. BT - Mental Health Weekly C5 - Education & Workforce CP - 14 IS - 14 JF - Mental Health Weekly N2 - Abstract: Integrating behavioral health into primary care plays an important role in health care reform; therefore, incorporating effective and efficient screening methods for anxiety and depression will be key to identifying those at risk. Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a significant role in optimizing successful practical strategies for screening and further assessment of both anxiety and depression. In many cases, collaboration with or referral to a psychiatric NP or clinical nurse specialist is ideal. PY - 2012 SN - 1555-4155 SP - 1 EP - 8+ T1 - Screening technology helps agency in maximizing integrated care T2 - Mental Health Weekly TI - Screening technology helps agency in maximizing integrated care U1 - Education & Workforce VL - 22 VO - 1555-4155 Y1 - 2012 ER -