The Liver Meeting 2021-Behavioral Health Services: An Unmet Critical Need for Chronic Liver Diseases (CLD)

Behavioral Health Services: An Unmet Critical Need for Chronic Liver Diseases (CLD)

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Video Summary

The video transcript emphasizes the significance of incorporating behavioral health services in the care of chronic liver disease patients, including those considered for transplant. Key points covered include the relationship between mental health, behaviors, and liver disease outcomes, the impact of conditions like depression and anxiety on risky behaviors contributing to liver diseases, and the role of motivational interviewing in promoting behavioral changes. Strategies mentioned encompass motivational interviewing training, familiarizing with 12-step programs, and policy adjustments. It stresses the importance of addressing mental health, substance abuse, and social stressors in improving patient outcomes and overall well-being. Additionally, the transcript discusses challenges like food addictions and eating disorders in liver disease populations and highlights the necessity of evaluating and managing these issues to address underlying causes of unhealthy behaviors. It delves into the connection between mental health, obesity, and neurocognitive disorders in liver disease patients, as well as the effectiveness of integrated behavioral health models like SBIRT, cognitive behavioral therapy, and co-located clinics pairing hepatology and psychiatric services. Collaboration between hepatology and psychiatric specialists is advocated to ensure comprehensive care for chronic liver disease patients, enhancing treatment plans and patient outcomes.

Keywords

behavioral health services

chronic liver disease

mental health

depression

anxiety

risky behaviors

motivational interviewing

12-step programs

substance abuse

social stressors

food addictions