AHRQ Academy: From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Innovations in Behavioral Health Integration

Join Kari A. Stephens, PhD and Dr. Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD of the University of Washington for a dynamic session exploring cutting-edge strategies to meet the growing demand for behavioral health support in primary care settings. Dr. Stephens, a practicing clinical psychologist and Vice Chair of Research in Family Medicine, will discuss how digital tools can help address workforce constraints and enhance care quality. Dr. Ratzliff, a psychiatrist, Professor, and Vice Chair for Faculty Development in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, will share insights from the NIH HEAL-funded CHAMP (Collaborating to Heal Addiction and Mental Health in Primary Care) trial, highlighting Collaborative Care approaches to treating co-occurring mental health and opioid use disorders. The session will also include an opportunity to engage with both presenters during a live Q&A.