Metrix on the Mind
Insights from the experts on behavioral health.
Best Practices Have Shifted: Don’t wait for formal regulations to adopt a data-driven diagnostic process
May 05, 2025
In the wake of the Cerebral and Done controversies, a crucial shift is underway in psychiatric practice: Conducting a formal, well-documented diagnostic evaluation before prescribing a controlled substance is rapidly becoming the new standard of care ...
From Passive Patient to Empowered Partner
April 29, 2025
In today’s mental health landscape, patients don’t just want treatment, they want partnership. They want to understand their diagnosis, contribute to their treatment plan, and have a voice in setting priorities ...
When ADHD Severity Signals Something More
April 29, 2025
New research makes one thing abundantly clear: as ADHD symptom severity increases, so does the risk of suicidal ideation. When lives are on the line, screening shouldn’t be an afterthought, it should be built into the workflow ...
6 Signs You Might Be Missing a Key Diagnosis
April 21, 2025
It’s easy to miss a critical diagnosis—not because of lack of training or dedication, but because symptoms overlap and patients mask their distress ...
Why AI Shouldn’t Replace Clinical Judgment in Mental Health Diagnosis
April 15, 2025
AI seems set to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment. But behind the hype lies a more complex and concerning reality ...
ADHD in Women: The epidemic of missed diagnoses
April 08, 2025
When clinicians think of ADHD, they still too often picture young boys with disruptive behaviors, such as externalizing, impulsive, unable to sit still, etc. But that image leaves out a large, overlooked group ...
Clinician Burnout in Mental Health: How MindMetrix offers relief for a growing crisis
April 01, 2025
The mental health field has always required clinicians to show up with deep empathy, critical thinking, and emotional resilience. But in today’s increasingly complex care environment, mental health professionals are feeling the strain ...
Empowering Clinicians and Patients with Condition Guides
March 25, 2025
In mental health care, diagnosis is only the first step. Effective treatment and management require both clinicians and patients to have a deep understanding of the condition at hand ...
Seeing the Whole Picture: MindMetrix gives clinicians full transparency
March 17, 2025
MindMetrix gives clinicians access to every question, every answer, for every patient, allowing for a deeper and more precise analysis of mental health symptoms ...
MindMetrix Adolescent Assessment: Now accepting practitioners for exclusive early access
March 12, 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 ...
Understanding the MindMetrix Initial Symptom Screen: A DSM-based approach
March 10, 2025
Accurate mental health diagnosis begins with a thorough and structured assessment. The MindMetrix initial symptom screen is designed to provide an initial symptom screen that is both comprehensive and DSM-based ...
Debunking Alarmism with Evidence: The truth about SSRIs
March 05, 2025
In the wake of a recent executive order from the current administration, public discourse around mental health care has intensified ...