Identification and Evidence-Based Interventions for Treating Anxiety and Depression

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a direct impact on the increased incidence of depression and anxiety experienced in the US, creating a second pandemic of mental illness. This practice focused Community of Practice (CoP) addresses content relevant for practicing behavioral health providers working in community health centers. The CoP will address patient centered care planning, enhancing cultural relevance in clinical practice, mindfulness-based CBT, strategies supporting behavioral activation, and pharmacotherapies for depression and anxiety.