War-related trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and suicide are common in US military members. Often, those affected do not seek treatment due to stigma and barriers to care. When care is sought, it often fails to meet quality standards. A...
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Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM)
A Randomized Control Trial Relapse Prevention of Depression in Primary Care
Published in Arch Gen Psychiatry. A relapse prevention program targeted to primary care patients with a high risk of relapse/recurrence who had largely recovered after antidepressant treatment significantly improved antidepressant adherence and depressive symptom...
Setting Goals: Worksheet (EFDC)
This worksheet can help patients set goals to improve their mental well being.
Building Motivation: Weekly Worksheet (EFDC)
This tool can be used by patients either on their own or in conjunction with a Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM) as part of a CoCM program. The worksheet helps patients follow through on the different components of their self-care program, tracking their progress...
Two-Week Sleep Diary Example (EFDC)
This is an example of a completed sleep diary for patients who are looking for guidance filling out their own.
Two-Week Sleep Diary (EFDC)
This tool is intended to help you to keep track of your sleeping habits. Make sure you share this information with your healthcare provider. Together, you can review your progress and make sure you’re getting the most out of your treatment plan.
How to Implement Effective Integrated Care
Lori Raney, M.D., discusses the principles of effective collaborative care: "It has been 15 years since the publication of the Improving Mood-Promoting Access to Collaborative Treatment (IMPACT) trial, which established an effective approach for treating older adults...
Mobile Apps for Healthcare Professionals (APA)
In this quarterly column, a panel of experts provides ratings and reviews of software and apps to be used either by practicing psychologists or their clients in conjunction with psychological services. Topics cover a variety of technology resources including mental...
Sleep and Your Mental Health (EFDC)
This toolkit explains why sleep is important for mental health and offers tips for getting a better night's sleep.
Learn About Depression: Toolkit (EFDC)
We all feel sad, low, or irritable sometimes. It is a natural human emotion to feel down when life gets hard. These feelings usually pass over time. However, some people experience these feelings intensely for weeks, months, or even years. Often the reason is not...