Date of Conferral
2023
Degree
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
School
Psychology
Advisor
Kristen Chesser
Abstract
Behavioral health supportive services are increasingly becoming integrated into primary care settings. This study focused on strategies to strengthen the knowledge of behavioral health leaders and address the barriers to perinatal mental health support in primary care. A case study was designed to explore the obstacles behavioral health leaders faced managing the limited access to perinatal mental health care, along with the lack of provider psychoeducation on perinatal mental health, in integrated care settings in primary care. This study sought to provide options for better access and quality of care to perinatal patients and increase provider psychoeducation on perinatal mental health at a healthcare organization in the midwestern region of the United States. The core values of the Baldrige Framework were used to conceptualize the organization, explore core values, and understand critical factors to organizational success. The case study included an interview with a behavioral health leader and an analysis of secondary data provided by the organization. Findings indicated perinatal mental health services in integrated care and increased provider psychoeducation on perinatal mental were critical to increasing access to quality patient care. This case study contributes to positive social change by providing insight into the importance of provider psychoeducation on perinatal mental health and addressing barriers to treatment for perinatal patients.
Recommended Citation
Bailey, Jaime Lorraine, "How Behavioral Health Leaders Overcome Barriers to Perinatal Mental and Psychoeducation" (2023). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 14647.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/14647
