Whole-Person Health Across the Lifespan Supporting Adults and Children with Mental Health Needs

Course overview

This webinar explores the critical intersection of physical and behavioral health and provides practical strategies for improving care coordination; ultimately supporting better outcomes for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and children with severe emotional disturbance (SED). Participants will examine the bidirectional relationship between chronic physical conditions and mental health, learn models of integrated care for case management, and identify common barriers to effective cross-disciplinary collaboration. The session will also highlight actionable strategies to strengthen coordination between primary care and behavioral health providers.