AIMS Collaborative Care

A free Primary Care Provider webinar series

Collaborative Care (CoCM) is a specific type of integrated care developed at the University of Washington to treat common mental health conditions in medical settings, like primary care. Behavioral health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, alcohol or substance use disorders are among the most common and disabling health conditions worldwide. Based on principles of effective chronic illness care, CoCM focuses on defined patient populations who are tracked in a registry to monitor treatment progression. The treatment plan focuses on measurement-based treatment to target, to ensure the patient’s goals and clinical outcomes are met.

What You’ll Learn in the Webinar

In this session, the presenting PCP covers:

• Practical strategies for diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder in primary care
• When and how to initiate antidepressant therapy
• Common challenges in managing depression and how to address them
• The role of collaborative care in improving treatment outcomes
• Real-world insights from clinical practice