Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care

Integrated care incorporates behavioral and physical health services into primary care and specialty medical environments. These models of care are patient-centered. population focused, and delivered by a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals. This book is practical, office-based, comfortably accessible, and intended for mental health professionals, primary care and medical specialists, and professional health students, residents, and other professionals working in integrated care environments.

Robert E. Feinstein, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a Psychoanalyst. He is Vice Chairman of Clinical Affairs and Education formerly serving as Senior Associate Dean in the medical school In his academic career, Dr. Feinstein has had diverse and sustained focus on Integrated/Primary Care, Violence and Suicide prevention, health and wellness, personality disorders, and the psychotherapies.

Joseph V. Connelly MD is chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at Stamford Hospital. He is also on the faculty at the Stamford Hospital/Columbia University Family Medicine Residency Program where he served as Program Director for the past 27 years. He has special interests in behavioral medicine and palliative medicine.

Marilyn S. Feinstein, ACC, LCSW, USPTA received her MSW in clinical social work from NYU with a specialty in Stress Management and has a private psychotherapy practice. An accredited coach with The International Coach Federation, she coaches clients in Personal and Professional development (e.g., health and wellness, career coaching, peak performance), and presents interactive seminars and workshops.