Insights & Resources
Ideas, research and resources to support therapy in medical settings
Upcoming 2026 Integrated Behavioral Health Webinars and Continuing Education Opportunities
January 2026 Continuing Education Opportunities for Integrated Behavioral Health
AHRQ Releases New Tools to Advance Integrated Behavioral Health
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released new tools through its Academy for Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care to support organizations implementing integrated care models. These updates include a national ecosystem directory, an expanded implementation playbook, and practical guidance for addressing suicidality in primary care settings.
The Winter Solstice, Seasonal Depression, and Why System Readiness Matters in Primary Care
Winter and holiday stress increase seasonal depression and anxiety. Learn why primary care access and integrated behavioral health matter more during this time and how teams can respond.
Smoking, Mental Health & Chronic Disease
One in three cigarettes smoked worldwide is smoked by a person with a mental disorder. The World Health Organization and CDC both show that while smoking rates have dropped in the general population, progress has stalled for people with mental health conditions. This blog explores why quitting is harder when mental health and chronic disease overlap — and how integrated care creates the conditions for change.
How Psychologists Are Shaping Integrated Care
The APA’s latest feature explores how psychologists are transforming modern healthcare through integrated care, working alongside physicians to improve outcomes and make mental health part of every treatment plan.
IBH Continuing Ed Round Up
Explore upcoming and ongoing integrative behavioral health continuing education options across the U.S., from live interdisciplinary trainings to affordable self-paced modules. This round-up highlights national CE programs for therapists, physicians, and care teams working at the intersection of mental and medical health.
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