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The Critical Role of Health Information Technology in the Safe Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care to Improve Patient Care

Explores the use of technology to facilitate behavioral health and primary care integration with a focus on (1) screening for behavioral health issues, (2) clinician documentation, and (3) sharing data among clinicians, patients, and authorized parties. Details action-oriented recommendations and strategies for safe use of health IT for stakeholders and policymakers seeking to advance efforts to integrate behavioral health with primary care

The Case for Whole-Person Integrative Care

A narrative review that provides an overview of several models of whole-person care and studies that illustrate the business case and evidence for implementing whole-person models in primary care

Telehealth Resources for Behavioral Health Clinicians During COVID-19

This document compiles resources and considerations for behavioral health providers treating substance use disorders through use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Telehealth in Primary Health Care: A Scoping Review of the Literature

Review of the literature related to the use of telehealth services in primary care and challenges experienced with implementation

Tackling America's Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Through Primary Care Integration: Task Force Recommendations

This report provides legislative and regulatory recommendations, including payment and workforce models, for implementing behavioral health and primary care integration to address the growing concern of mental health and substance use disorders.

Sustaining SBIRT in the Wild: Simulating Revenues and Costs for Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Programs

Examines the conditions under which SBIRT programs can be sustained by health insurance payments

Substance Use Disorder Approaches for Clinical Care, Training Service Delivery

Describes best practices for service delivery and implementation of care and treatment for people with substance use disorders in clinical settings

Smartphone Apps Targeting Alcohol and Illicit Substance Use: Systematic Search in in Commercial App Stores and Critical Content Analysis

Evaluates the functionality, aesthetics, and quality of information of free or low-cost apps claiming to target alcohol, benzodiazepine, cocaine, crack/cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and heroin use using the validated Mobile App Rating Scale and critical content analysis

Smartphone apps for managing alcohol consumption: a literature review

Provides an overview of the literature on alcohol reduction apps and the availability of evidenced-based apps on top commercial app stores

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Behavioral Healthcare

Discusses the evidence for using SBIRT for different behavioral health conditions, including unhealthy alcohol use, illict drugs, tobacco, depression, and anxiety disorders

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