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A Model of Enhanced Primary Care for Patients with Severe Mental Illness

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Life expectancy and other outcomes for patients with serious mental illness (SMI) are unacceptably poor, largely due to a high prevalence of poorly controlled chronic diseases, high rates of tobacco use, and low rates of preventive care services. Since many of these illnesses are effectively treated in primary care settings, integrating primary care with behavioral health care is necessary to narrow health disparities for patients with SMI.

Source: North Carolina Medical Journal

DOI: 10.18043/ncm.79.4.240

Authors: Jacob Perrin, Brie Reimann, Jeff Capobianco, Jack Todd Wahrenberger, Brian B. Sheitman, Beat D. Steiner

Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, National Council for Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Sisters of Mercy Health System

Language: English

Topic: Psychiatric care and mental health services

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2912397145

FWCI: 2.022

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Cited by: 16

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