Integrated Behavioral Health Care in Reproductive Medicine: How and Why to Include Mental Health Professionals in Infertility Care Teams

Julia T. Woodward; Nicole Cirino; Susannah Copland; Teni Davoudian

doi:10.1097/GRF.0000000000000829

Integrated Behavioral Health Care in Reproductive Medicine: How and Why to Include Mental Health Professionals in Infertility Care Teams

Julia T. Woodward, Nicole Cirino, Susannah Copland, Teni Davoudian

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Abstract

Despite fertility patients’ reports of significant distress, few have access to integrated mental health care services. We elucidate the benefits and challenges of mental health integration in infertility practices from the perspective of both patients and providers. We outline specific models of integration, financial viability, and the first steps fertility clinics could take to improve their patients’ access to these critical supports.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	222-232
Number of pages	11
Journal	Clinical obstetrics and gynecology
Volume	67
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/GRF.0000000000000829
State	Published - Mar 1 2024

Keywords

behavioral health
infertility
integration
mental health

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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