Integrated Care
Integrated Care Services at the Psychiatry Center of Frederick
At the Psychiatry Center of Frederick, we believe that mental health is deeply connected to overall well-being. Mental health concerns can impact physical health, and physical health challenges can affect mental wellness. That’s why we offer Integrated Care—a holistic approach that addresses both mental and physical health in a coordinated manner. Our Integrated Care service is designed to provide comprehensive, whole-person treatment that ensures all aspects of a patient’s health are considered and addressed, resulting in better outcomes and a higher quality of life.
What is Integrated Care?
Integrated Care is a collaborative approach to healthcare that combines mental health services with primary care or other medical services to create a seamless treatment experience. Instead of treating mental and physical health conditions in isolation, Integrated Care focuses on the connections between them, ensuring that patients receive a more well-rounded and effective treatment plan. This type of care involves close communication and coordination between mental health professionals, primary care physicians, and other specialists to address the full scope of a patient’s health.
CPC+ beneficiaries showed a reduction in long term opioid use and potential overuse between 2016 and 2020
Practices with onsite behaviorists increase from 25% in 2017 to 57% in 2020
Our Approach to Integrated Care
At the Psychiatry Center of Frederick, we are committed to providing patient-centered, collaborative care that brings together various healthcare providers to work as a team. Our approach to Integrated Care includes:
Collaborative Treatment Plans: Our psychiatrists work closely with your primary care provider and any other specialists involved in your care to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. This ensures that your physical and mental health needs are addressed in a coordinated and cohesive manner.
Co-Management of Conditions: Many mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, can have an impact on physical health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and chronic pain. By addressing both physical and mental health conditions together, we can help reduce symptoms, improve outcomes, and enhance overall well-being.
Regular Communication: Communication is key in Integrated Care. Our mental health team stays in regular contact with your primary care provider and other specialists to ensure that everyone involved in your care is aware of any changes or updates. This allows for more effective monitoring and management of both mental and physical health issues.
Education and Support: We believe that informed patients are empowered patients. Our Integrated Care service includes providing education on how mental health and physical health are interconnected. We offer guidance on how lifestyle changes—such as exercise, nutrition, and stress management—can positively impact both areas of health.
Conditions Treated with Integrated Care
Integrated Care is especially beneficial for individuals managing multiple health conditions or those whose mental health issues are closely linked to physical health. This approach is commonly used to treat:
Chronic Physical Conditions with Mental Health Components: Conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, and gastrointestinal disorders often have a mental health aspect. Depression, anxiety, and stress can exacerbate physical symptoms, making it crucial to address both the mind and body in treatment.
Mental Health Conditions with Physical Symptoms: Conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and panic disorders often result in physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and muscle tension. Through Integrated Care, we can treat the root cause of these physical symptoms by addressing the underlying mental health condition.
Substance Use and Addiction: Addiction treatment requires a holistic approach that addresses both mental health and physical wellness. Integrated Care allows us to coordinate with addiction specialists and primary care providers to ensure comprehensive care for individuals dealing with substance use issues.
Benefits of Integrated Care
Our Integrated Care service offers numerous benefits to patients, including:
Whole-Person Care: By addressing both mental and physical health together, patients receive more comprehensive and effective treatment.
Improved Communication: With all healthcare providers working as a team, there’s better communication and coordination, leading to more consistent and cohesive care.
Enhanced Health Outcomes: Treating the whole person—mind and body—can lead to better management of chronic conditions, fewer health complications, and improved overall well-being.
Time-Saving and Convenient: Patients no longer need to juggle separate appointments and treatments for their mental and physical health. Integrated Care streamlines the process, making it easier to manage and follow through with treatment plans.
57% of practices selected the Primary Care Behaviorist model, 36% Collaborative Care Management model and 5% used a combination of the two
99% of practices had a strategy to address behavioral health needs
A Collaborative and Personalized Experience
At the Psychiatry Center of Frederick, we know that each patient’s health journey is unique. That’s why our Integrated Care service is personalized to meet your individual needs. Whether you’re managing a chronic health condition with mental health implications, or mental health symptoms with physical consequences, our team works together to provide you with comprehensive care that focuses on your entire well-being.
We also strive to create a supportive, compassionate environment where you feel understood and valued. By combining the strengths of mental health care and physical healthcare providers, we aim to empower you to take control of your health and lead a fulfilling life.
Get Started with Integrated Care Today
If you or a loved one could benefit from a more holistic approach to healthcare, we invite you to explore our Integrated Care service at the Psychiatry Center of Frederick. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule a consultation. Let us work with you and your healthcare team to address your mental and physical health needs in a comprehensive and coordinated manner.