• Anne C Jones and Kaitlin R Lilienthal.
• Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Sewell, New Jersey jonesan@rowan.edu.
• Ann Fam Med. 2023 Mar 1; 21 (2): 185187185-187.

AbstractFamily physicians are at the front lines of mental health concerns and distress, yet often feel stymied in their attempts to fully support patients' biopsychosocial needs within the barriers of a fragmented health care system. This article describes a practice transformation designed to facilitate more empowered care experiences. We reflect on our interdisciplinary work as a family physician and a behavioral health consultant working closely together in a Primary Care Behavioral Health model within a university setting. We describe our collaborative approach to a composite character from clinical practice: a college student with symptoms of psychomotor depression who screened negative for mood and anxiety concerns. Akin to a musical ensemble, wherein the inclusion of each voice turns a solo into a symphony, we describe key details of interdisciplinary collaboration which promotes holistic care for patients and fulfilling biopsychosocial practice for us as colleagues.© 2023 Annals of Family Medicine, Inc.

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