Psychologists in Primary Care: Considerations on Integrating Behavioral Health Care and Reviewing Treatments for Depression and Anxiety
By Julie Radico PsyD ABPP The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis projected that by 2025 there will be a 45,000 or 250,000 shortage in mental health professionals. This includes a projected shortage of psychologists between 8,220 to 57,490.1 Collaborative care models for primary care, including integrated and colocated models, can reduce costs and improve clinical outcomes [...]