Summary

Mental health conditions and cardiometabolic disease are frequently encountered together in primary care. This document discusses signs of mental health disorders and how challenges such as socioeconomic factors, cultural norms, and stigma can impact patient care. Evidence-based tools and interventions are provided to assist primary care providers in helping patients understand and address their conditions. Updated March 2025.

Mental Health and Chronic Conditions: Treating the Whole Patient to Improve Self-Care

Featured Authors

 Dolber, MD

Trygve Dolber, MD
Case Western Reserve University

 Gawlik, DNP, RN, APRN-CNP

Kate Gawlik, DNP, RN, APRN-CNP
The Ohio State University

 Schoeny, DO

Bridget Schoeny, DO
Ohio University

 Seeholzer, MD, MS

Eileen Seeholzer, MD, MS
Case Western Reserve University

 Stryker, MD, MPH

Shanna Stryker, MD, MPH
University of Cincinnati

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