How Psychologists Are Shaping Integrated Care
Integrated Care Comes Into Its Own: A New Era for Psychologists in Healthcare
The movement to include mental health providers on medical teams is finally gaining real traction.
The American Psychological Association’s Monitor on Psychology recently published a thoughtful piece by Tori DeAngelis, “Integrated Care Comes Into Its Own,” that explores how psychologists are shaping a new model of healthcare.
The article follows the journey of clinicians who started in traditional therapy roles and found new purpose working alongside physicians, nurses, and specialists. It highlights how these collaborations are changing outcomes for patients in primary care, oncology, women’s health, and hospital settings.
It also takes an honest look at the barriers that still make this work hard to scale, including reimbursement limitations and a shortage of trained behavioral health providers. Federal efforts like the COMPLETE Care Act are beginning to address some of those gaps, but real progress still depends on collaboration between medical and mental health systems.
What stands out most: Integrated care is no longer a niche idea. It’s becoming the standard for what good medicine looks like. Psychologists are helping patients manage chronic conditions, adjust to new diagnoses, and rebuild their sense of agency in the middle of medical care.
You can read the full APA article here:
“Integrated Care Comes Into Its Own” by Tori DeAngelis, APA Monitor on Psychology (Vol. 56, No. 7, October 2025)
At CultivateCare, we share that same vision. When mental health providers are part of the team, care becomes more human, more complete, and more effective.
Disclaimer
This post summarizes and links to an article originally published by the American Psychological Association (APA). CultivateCare does not claim ownership of that content. All rights to the original article belong to the APA and the author, Tori DeAngelis.
This summary is provided for educational purposes to help healthcare professionals stay informed about current developments in integrated behavioral health. Readers are encouraged to review the full article on the APA website for complete context and details.