http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/tags.cfm?tag=Integrated Physical and Mental Health Care Tag: Integrated Physical and Mental Health Care http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4798 The Integration of Mental Health Care into Primary Care and Specialty Health Care Integration has arrived! Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses must be ready to plan and implement the integration of mental health care into primary and specialty healthcare and participate in these settings!   An Introduction Why does the integration of mental health care into primary and specialty health care matter? Find out why and learn more by reading this introduction and FAQs prepared by the APNA Board of Directors.    Recent Developments Find the most recent information and resources pertinent to integrated physical and mental health care, such as upcoming educational events, reports, initiatives, and more.   General Resources A listing of websites that offer extensive content related to integrated physical and mental health care, such as: HRSA SAMSHA University of Washington AIMS Center   Guides, Reports, and Tools A variety of resources specifically for implementing an integrated care model, such as: Various models of integrated care Forms and patient tracking tools Roadmaps and operational advice         Webinars Webinar presentations providing introductions to integrated care and information on related topics such as: How to finance integrated health care Person-centered health homes Addressing substance use issues in primary care   Best Practice Approaches & Initiatives Learn more about the various approaches to integrated care and initiatives that have been implemented throughout the country. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:25:00 GMT