Becker's Healthcare November 10, 2025
Phoenix Children’s is embedding behavioral health into every level of care — from hospitals to community programs and virtual visits. Funda Bachini, MD, division chief of psychiatry, told Becker’s how the organization is breaking down silos, supporting clinicians and expanding access for children and families across Arizona.
Question: From your perspective, what’s the most pressing challenge or opportunity shaping behavioral health today — and how is your organization responding?
Dr. Funda Bachini: Integrating and normalizing behavioral health continues to be a significant challenge throughout our industry. For years, we’ve said “mental health is health,” but systems still treat them separately and stigma persists. At Phoenix Children’s, we are actively closing this gap by embedding behavioral health across medical settings,...
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