New Research Underscores the Power of Integrated Care

A new study published in JAMA Network Open continues to show the benefits of integrating behavioral health into medical settings. Children who received mental health support directly in their primary care clinic saw measurable improvements in their symptoms compared to those referred outside for help.

What makes this important is that the improvements weren’t just theoretical — they were tied to care provided in the same setting where patients already receive medical services. Instead of losing families to outside referrals, integration meant better access, better follow-through, and better outcomes.

Read the full article here: Integrated Pediatric Behavioral Health – JAMA Network Open