Lombardi in STFM finds COVID-19 reshaped Integrated Behavioral Health in primary care, leading to new team structures, tech reliance, async collaboration, & telehealth use. Understanding long-term impacts & updating clinician training is essential. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39012291/

A new study by Lombardi finds fewer behavioral health clinicians (BHCs) in disadvantaged U.S. communities. Areas with high need have fewer BHCs per 100k people. Equitable workforce distribution and regulatory reforms are needed to improve access. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39060877/

Where is behavioral health workforce? A UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center study unveils the importance of an equitable distribution of behavioral health professionals, especially considering rural vs. nonrural areas: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Read the full study from UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center exploring findings and policy windows to help Behavioral Health Clinicians meet the needs for vulnerable communities: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Read UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center’s “Behavioral Health Workforce Distribution in Socially Disadvantaged Communities” study on the geographic distribution of behavioral health clinicians: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Before understanding, behavioral health, workforce solutions, you need to have a good understanding of the current distribution of behavioral health providers. Love seeing this kind of research! Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center SAMHSA

A new study from UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center highlights the diverse roles of the harm reduction workforce in the U.S. Explore how different roles from peer specialists to behavioral health providers impact service delivery and referrals in harm reduction organizations. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Certification in harm reduction: helpful or a barrier? A new study from UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center reveals diverse perspectives from the workforce, with key themes on standardization, exclusion, and the role of lived experience. Read more in Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Tx (JSAT): jsatjournal.com/article/S2949-…

The composition of the harm reduction workforce is key to effective service delivery. A new study from UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center reveals insights on who provides crucial behavioral health services and how referrals are managed within harm reduction organizations. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

What do harm reduction professionals think about certification? A new study from UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center reveals mixed opinions on how certification could affect service delivery and workforce development. Learn more in Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Tx (JSAT): jsatjournal.com/article/S2949-…

How does the diversity of roles within the harm reduction workforce influence service outcomes? A new study from UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center explores this critical question, focusing on behavioral health services and referral processes across the U.S. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

How would a harm reduction certification impact service delivery and the workforce? A new study in Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Tx (JSAT) from the UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center explores both sides of the debate, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges. jsatjournal.com/article/S2949-…

"We need to design the behavioral health workforce to meet the needs of the community rather than having the community try to fit the current workforce." --Dr. Brianna Lombardi at the @samhsa OBHE Workforce Policy Summit UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center

A new study from researchers at UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center found that only 32.7% of substance use disorder treatment facilities offered perinatal programs. Learn more about their findings here: buff.ly/RDZcx4U

A new study from researchers at UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center found that only 32.7% of substance use disorder treatment facilities offered perinatal programs. Learn more about their findings here: buff.ly/3XxtzLu