Family Medicine Physician Readiness to Treat Behavioral Health Conditions: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Behavioral and mental health conditions present significant challenges in the United States where access to care is limited. Family medicine physicians play a crucial role in addressing these challenges, often serving as frontline clinicians for behavioral and mental health conditions.

Methods

This study examined the current behavioral and mental health system in a predominantly rural 10-county region in the Southeastern United States through gap analysis in addition to a survey of preparedness and barriers among family medicine physicians in the region.

Results

Gap analysis results indicated that (1) stigma and lack of accessible education about behavioral and mental health, (2) fragmented resources, (3) inaccessible care, and (4) workforce shortage and

SUBMITTER: Chea A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11366095 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature