In Episode 2 of Vital Signs, we’re diving into where mental health care can truly begin — right in your primary care office.In this episode our special guest and Vital Signs cohost, Courtney Downey, Integrated Services Manager at Cornerstone Care, talks with Lesa to break down what “integrated care” really means and why it’s changing the way we treat the whole person at Cornerstone Care. As one of the architects of Cornerstone’s Integrated Care program, Courtney shares how behavioral health and primary care are coming together to ensure patients don’t fall through the cracks.We explore the vital role of Integrated Care Coordinators, how they work side by side with providers, and how they help connect patients with everything from counseling to psychiatry, social supports, substance use treatment, and chronic disease management.If you’ve ever wondered how to bring up mental health conversations with your primary care doctor — or what happens next when you do — this episode is for you.-----------------------------*LINKS:*Cornerstone Care: www.cornerstonecare.com

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