A Systems Approach to Population Behavioral Health: The UCLA Continuum Model

This Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminar will introduce the audience to the behavioral health continuum at UCLA Health. It will review the development of behavioral health services within integrated primary care settings, including the establishment of community partnerships to expand access to care. The strategic expansion of outpatient behavioral health services within the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences will also be discussed.

Additionally, the session will highlight best practices in care integration, including the implementation of system-wide behavioral health screening and the adoption of measurement-based care within behavioral health settings across UCLA Health. The critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in building and sustaining an effective behavioral health system will also be emphasized. 

Featuring: Jessica Jeffrey, MD, MBA, MPH

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the importance of developing a comprehensive behavioral health continuum to address the growing demand for behavioral health services within academic health systems
• Describe the core components of the behavioral health continuum at UCLA Health, including screening, early intervention, integrated primary care services, and specialized outpatient mental health treatments
• Discuss the rationale for implementing measurement-based care and strategies for integrating these practices across UCLA Health

• Appreciate the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in developing and sustaining an effective behavioral health system