Metrix on the Mind

Insights from the experts on behavioral health.

Bridging the Gap: MindMetrix is Revolutionizing Mental Health in Primary Care

August 20, 2024

The importance of mental health has never been more apparent. Over 20% of patients in primary care settings meet criteria for mental health conditions. However, ...

The Future of Mental Health Care: MindMetrix Unveils Comprehensive Assessment Tool for Providers

August 14, 2024

In a groundbreaking move to advance mental health care, MindMetrix has announced the launch of a comprehensive mental health assessment tool designed for providers ...

Assessing What Can’t Be Seen: Why Brain Scans Aren’t the Key to ADHD

August 06, 2024

The mechanism of action and individualized nature of ADHD makes providing accurate diagnoses that much more involved. Simply diagnosing ADHD with a brain scan alone is not a viable option ...

Understanding CPT Code 96130: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners

July 29, 2024

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

What is Binge Eating Disorder?

July 24, 2024

Discussion of eating disorders often center around people whose disordered eating causes them to lose unhealthy quantities of weight or puts them in danger of malnourishment. However, about 5% of people with an eating disorder suffer from binge eating disorder ...

Bringing Light to Darkness: Assessing Suicide Risk with MindMetrix and the Columbia Suicide Rating Scale

July 17, 2024

Suicide is a deeply sensitive topic, yet one that demands great attention and care. In the United States, it remains a significant public health concern, with rates showing alarming trends over recent years ...

Nurturing Mental Well-Being: A Focus on Men's Mental Health in June

June 20, 2024

June marks Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial period dedicated to illuminating the often overlooked and stigmatized issues surrounding men's mental well-being ...

Psychiatric Medication: Is It Right For You?

June 05, 2024

We are all living through challenging and unprecedented times, and rates of depression and anxiety are at an all-time high. Thankfully, in the era of telehealth, access to ...

Mental Health Rights

May 24, 2024

There's no denying that people with mental health challenges can frequently make poor decisions. However, so does everyone else. One of the basic rights we all have is the right to make mistakes, and people struggling with mental illness ...

The Connection Between ADHD & Opioid Addiction

May 21, 2024

The U.S. is in the midst of an opioid addiction crisis that the CDC and other public health organizations have deemed an epidemic. Between 1999-2015, more than 180,000 people ...

Women and Mental Health

May 14, 2024

One in three Americans struggles with a mental illness, but the rate is much higher in women. Why is that? Researchers suggest that women are about 40% more likely ...

Pregnancy and Mental Health

May 07, 2024

Between 11%-20% of women develop postpartum depression after giving birth, and 20% suffer from mental health disorders during their pregnancy. Moreover, as many as 80% of women also ...