- Summarize evidence-based guidelines for managing comorbid mental and physical health conditions.
- Describe how MI can be used to improve treatment and referral follow-through.
- Compare and contrast traditional and more patient-centered MI approaches.
- Formulate effective responses for common barriers and challenges to treatment adherence.

Michael A. Brody, BA, MSN, PMHNP received a BA from University of California, Berkeley, a BS in Nursing, and Masters in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatry, both from the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). His areas of specialty include preventive mental health and counseling, MI training for health care professionals, and health coaching. He is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).