Metrix on the Mind

Insights from the experts on behavioral health.

Spotting Cannabis Use Disorder in Teens

July 21, 2025

With cannabis more accessible than ever, adolescent use has become both more common and more complex. From vape pens to edibles, teens are experimenting younger, and more frequently ...

Behind the Disparities: What Minority Mental Health Gaps Reveal About Our Diagnostic System

July 15, 2025

Each July, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month asks us to reflect on the disparities that persist in mental health care. But behind the headlines and hashtags lies a quieter, more persistent crisis ...

Patient-Pay: A Flexible Option to Meet the Needs of Your Practice

July 08, 2025

We understand that each practice is unique, and the needs of your patients and your business may differ. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new payment option: Patient-Pay ...

Kiosk Mode: A Simpler Way to Handle In-Office Testing

July 01, 2025

We’ve heard from many of you that some patients prefer to complete their assessments right there in your clinic, whether it be on a tablet, desktop, or shared office device. ...

Rethinking PTSD: What Clinicians May Miss When They Follow the Stereotypes

June 23, 2025

When people hear “PTSD,” many still imagine a soldier returning from war, silently suffering for years. But this outdated image is not just misleading, it’s clinically dangerous ...

The MindMetrix Updates You Asked For Are Here

June 17, 2025

These updates are designed to streamline your workflow, support clear clinical conversations, and help you get to the heart of each case faster ...

Mastering CPT Code 96130

June 12, 2025

Navigating the intricacies of medical billing can be daunting, but understanding the specific codes, particularly 96130, and their applications is crucial for maximizing reimbursement ...

MindMetrix Adolescent Assessment Brings Clarity to Complex Teen Cases

June 12, 2025

Teens often present with overlapping symptoms, guarded self-disclosure, and family dynamics that make diagnostic clarity feel just out of reach ...

MindMetrix Supports Billing for CPT 96130

June 10, 2025

Submitting claims for psychological testing can be confusing, time-consuming, and, if done incorrectly, costly. CPT code 96130, used for the first hour of psychological testing evaluation services ...

Differential Diagnosis Is a Process, Not a Guess.

June 02, 2025

Differential diagnosis isn’t just a checkbox. It’s the disciplined, structured act of asking: What else could this be? What am I missing? Yet too often in mental health, differential diagnosis is treated as implicit ...

Sharper Tools, Smarter Care: MindMetrix just leveled up

May 29, 2025

We just made some major enhancements to MindMetrix, making it possible to screen and assess more of your patients, more than one time ...

Now Available: MindMetrix Adolescent Assessment

May 20, 2025

We are introducing a new adolescent focused version of our product, designed to improve the accuracy of mental health diagnoses for this critical age group ...