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1
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What do we need to recognize in primary care for behavioral health?

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Mental health of every level of severity
Substance abuse
Chronic illnesses
Ambiguous illnesses

2
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Define Ambiguous Illness

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Behavioral factors but not diagnosed mental disorders

3
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Common Complaints Associated with Behavioral Health

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Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Headache
Chest pain
Dizziness
Numbness
Insomnia
Pain
4
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Chronic Conditions that need Behavioral Health Evaluation

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DM
CVD
IBS
Obestity
Substance abuse
CHF
COPD
5
Q

Therapies a Psychiatrist can Perform

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MD who can prescribe
Evaluations
Psychotherapy

6
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Therapies a Psychologist can Perform

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Administer & interpret psychological testing
Development of prevention & treatment programs
Psychotherapy

7
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Therapies an Educational Psychologist can Perform

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Diagnostic & psychological assessments
Counseling
Mediation, coordinates with & referrals to other professionals

8
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What are Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors?

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Therapists

9
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Therapies a Psychiatric Social Worker can Perform

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Mental health assessments
Case management
Group facilitators

10
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What factors contribute to mental health problems?

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Biological: genes or brain chemistry
Life experiences: trauma or abuse
Family history

11
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What can promoting the social-emotional well-being of children and youth lead to?

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Higher overall productivity
Better educational outcomes
Lower crime rates
Stronger economies
Lower health care costs
Improved QOL
Increased lifespan
Improved family life