Medical Training AIBehavioral Health in Primary Care
Screen for and manage common psychiatric conditions confidently within a primary care visit.
What this track covers
This track covers recognizing and managing depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and adult ADHD in the primary care setting, along with suicide risk assessment and safety planning. It also addresses how to structure collaborative care with psychiatric consultation for patients who need a higher level of support.
What you will practice
- Interpret PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores to guide next steps
- Choose an initial antidepressant and adjust for inadequate response
- Apply SBIRT to identify and address substance use
- Differentiate adult ADHD from overlapping mood and anxiety presentations
- Conduct a suicide risk assessment and build a safety plan
Simulator scenario
A primary care visit with a patient reporting low mood and new alcohol use, requiring screening, risk assessment, and a decision on referral versus in-office management.
Board question topics
- Depression screening and treatment selection
- Anxiety and PTSD recognition in primary care
- Substance use disorder screening and MAT basics
- Suicide risk assessment and safety planning
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The tutor only answers from licensed sources (FDA prescribing information, public guidelines and our own material) and says when it has none. Educational use only, never patient-specific advice.
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