Technology-based integrated mental health care
PCP
Given these challenges, integrated care approaches that embed mental health specialists (MHS) directly in primary care are increasingly implemented [Involving key stakeholders, the PROVIDE (ImPROving cross-sectoral collaboration between primary and psychosocial care: An implementation study on VIDEo consultations) project developed such a model featuring mental health specialist video consultations for patients in primary care [In PROVIDE-B, patients were randomized into two groups receiving either treatment as usual, as provided by their PCP, or up to five video consultations conducted by an MHS. The video consultations focused on (1) systematic diagnosis and proactive monitoring using validated clinical rating scales, (2) the establishment of an effective working alliance, and (3) a stepped-care algorithm within integrated care-adjusting treatments based on clinical outcomes. The trial yielded a high consent and retention rate [