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CALL UP: How Utah’s Psychiatric Consultation Program Expands Access to Mental Health Care
- CALL-UP provides real-time access to a range of psychiatric experts for primary care providers in Utah.
- Guidance is available Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, helping doctors with diagnosis, treatment, and medication decisions.
- The program is funded to address the shortage of psychiatric services and improve access across Utah.
- The initiative supports integration of mental and physical health care and promotes timely referrals for serious cases.
- U.S. physicians shared positive experiences, noting faster, more confident care for patients.
- Clinicians report patients benefit from quick treatment recommendations within 48 hours.
- Call-UP also offers education opportunities, including ECHO series and clinician collaborations.
- The program is nationwide in scope through Utah’s Huntsman Mental Health Institute and SUMH collaboration.
- The service is available at no cost to providers or patients in Utah.
- Patients in Utah gained improved access and outcomes through early interventions and better coordination.
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