Depression, anxiety, and distress are common terms – yet what do they mean and how can your practice effectively screen and treat these conditions?

This module presents the prevalence and significance of chronic disease-related behavioral health conditions, tools for identifying and measuring the severity of these conditions, and research on key constructs for integrating behavioral and medical health care.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the major presenting symptoms for depression and anxiety disorders.
• Discuss diabetes distress symptoms and the impact these can have on diabetes outcomes.
• Describe the benefits of treating mental health disorders within the context of primary care.

Who should complete this module?

The information in this module is valuable for all primary care team members, including clinical (clinicians and staff), operational (front and back office), and administrators (leadership and management).

Acknowledgements

Module Authors: Bonnie Jortberg, PhD, RDN, CDCES, Robyn Wearner, MA, RD

University of Colorado School of Medicine