Is Behavioral Health the Same as Mental Health?
It’s easy to be confused by these terms because there is no single way of using them among medical, mental health, and substance abuse professionals. In fact, organizations such as the American Psychological Association and American Psychiatric Association don’t have formal positions on the difference between these terms. In this article I’ll provide a clear distinction between them to try and help you understand. Read on to learn more about what these terms mean and their relationships.