What constitutes "behavioral health"? Perceptions of substance-related problems and their treatment in primary care.

Ida Q ChenHelene Chokron GarneauTimothy Seay-MorrisonMegan R MahoneyHeather FilipowiczMark P McGovern

Published in: Addiction science & clinical practice (2020)

In a small sample of key stakeholders from two primary care clinics who participated in this survey, most considered substance use part of the broad umbrella of behavioral health. Compared to other conditions, primary care providers reported being less comfortable addressing patients' substance use. Level of comfort varied by role, where physicians were least comfortable, and medical assistants most comfortable.

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