Behavioral Health Care Delivery

St. Mary’s Health System has expanded its behavioral and mental health services to help close gaps and ensure a continuum of care services in the community.
A Gallup report published Sept. 9 found that nearly 48 million Americans currently have or are being treated for depression.
When a patient has depression, often the first medical professional to spot it is their primary care provider, thanks to routine screenings many offices offer. However, getting under the care of a behavioral health professional may involve a long wait — and the patient needs help now.
As part of an effort to prioritize mental health services, St. Jude Medical Center has established a number of behavioral health programs over the last five years, including school-based mental health services and the Each Mind Matters/Promise to Talk campaign.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration July 28 released its latest national survey on drug use and mental health.