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The latest article from The Seattle Times’ Mental Health Project initiative, ‘Why Your Primary Care Doctor Might Ask About Your Mental Health,’ examines the growing movement to integrate mental health care into primary care settings. The authors reference the AIMS Center, which has been at the forefront of the integrated care movement for two decades. Our work in developing and implementing the Collaborative Care Model has been instrumental in transforming how mental health care is delivered in primary care and specialty medical settings.
In the article, the AIMS Center’s co-director Anna Ratzliff shares her expertise with The Seattle Times, offering valuable insights into the benefits of integrated care and some areas of improvement for the model.
There is growing recognition of the importance of integrating mental health care into medical settings in order to improve patient health. The AIMS Center is proud to have been a pioneer in this movement and remains dedicated to advancing integrated mental health solutions that enhance the health and well-being of populations. Our ongoing efforts will continue to shape the future of mental health care integration.
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