New Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Book Now Available, Offering Practical Roadmap for Whole-Person Care

TEMPE, Ariz. - July 3, 2026 - PRLog -- Edited by Dr. Cara English, Dr. U. Grant Baldwin Jr., and Dr. Ellen Fink-Samnick, Integrated Behavioral Health: Applying the Biodyne Model in Healthcare provides healthcare professionals, educators, administrators, and students with practical strategies for implementing integrated behavioral healthcare and improving whole-person outcomes across diverse care settings.

Published by Routledge, the volume features contributions from more than 30 healthcare professionals, the majority of whom are Doctors of Behavioral Health (DBHs). Contributors include Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) faculty, alumni, students, and leaders from across healthcare who share evidence-informed approaches for addressing today's complex medical and behavioral health challenges.

"Integrated behavioral healthcare has evolved from an emerging concept to an essential model for improving patient outcomes," said Dr. Cara English, co-editor of the book and founding dean of the Doctor of Behavioral Health program at CGI. "This book provides healthcare professionals with practical tools and real-world applications that support collaborative, person-centered care."

The text explores topics including collaborative care, population health, health equity, autism-informed care, trauma-informed care, healthcare leadership, workforce development, integrated care implementation, and the Biodyne Model, the framework that serves as the foundation of CGI's Doctor of Behavioral Health program.

Designed for clinicians, healthcare executives, policymakers, educators, and graduate students, the book bridges research and practice through case studies, implementation strategies, and interdisciplinary perspectives that support healthcare transformation.

The publication represents a significant milestone for the Doctor of Behavioral Health profession, showcasing the leadership and scholarship of DBHs who are advancing integrated care across healthcare systems nationwide.

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