Termination in integrated primary care behavioral health.

Termination with patients in integrated primary care behavioral health (IPCBH) is driven by elements that are present in other psychotherapies but more strongly emphasized under the primary care model. All treatments are, by design, time limited, and require transparent communication and almost immediate preparation for termination. Because treatment occurs within a primary care relationship, however, termination conveys a different message than it does in other settings-the conclusion of an episode, but not of a treatment relationship.

Neuroscience and Racism: The Power of Groups for Overcoming Implicit Bias.

Recent developments in brain imaging have enhanced our understanding of how individuals respond to racial cues and stereotypes. Evidence suggests that racial stereotypes are more emotional in nature than other phenotypic stereotypes. One challenging emotion that may be evoked is shame.

Major depressive disorder in the African American population: meeting the challenges of stigma, misdiagnosis, and treatment disparities.

This article examines major depressive disorder (MDD) in the African American population. As prevalence rates and severity of depression in African Americans are investigated, the findings indicate many blacks are underdiagnosed. Further, African Americans seem to have more severe episodes of depression compared to Caucasians.