Lived Experience, Lasting Impact: The Role of Peer Support in Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Programs

• By: Tasha R. Kalhorn, PsyD Family Care Center
• April 21st, 2026
• behavioral health, intensive outpatient program, IOP, lived experience, mental health recovery, peer support, skills generalization, Spring 2026 Issue, treatment engagement
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Beginning an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is not just about addressing symptoms. Many participants enter treatment carrying uncertainty about the process, wondering whether it will work and how they will manage future challenges. Even with strong therapeutic relationships and...

Investing in the Behavioral Health Workforce: Training, Professional Development, and Advancing Clinical Excellence

• By: Sarah Grey Family Care Center
• January 19th, 2026
• behavioral health workforce, burnout prevention, clinician training, co-occurring disorders, continuous learning, interventional psychiatry, measurement-based care, trauma-informed care, Winter 2026 Issue
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Behavioral health clinicians are seeing more patients with complex, co-occurring disorders and acute symptoms that require multidisciplinary care. At the same time, referrals and expectations for timely, high-quality care are rising. These demands take a toll on care quality and clinician...

How Multidisciplinary Care Improves Outcomes for Anxiety and Depression

• By: Christopher Ivany, MD Family Care Center
• September 29th, 2025
• anxiety and depression, behavioral health outcomes, coordinated treatment, Fall 2025 Issue, intensive outpatient programs, measurement-based care, multidisciplinary care, transcranial magnetic stimulation, whole-person care
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Anxiety and depression affect physiology, cognition, behavior, and social functioning. Addressing only one domain—prescribing a medication without psychotherapy or offering therapy without coordinated pharmacologic care—often leaves residual symptoms and increases the risk of...

Generations of Motherhood: How Mental Health Changes Over Time

• By: Libby Erickson, DO Family Care Center
• July 18th, 2025
• anxiety, infertility, maternal mental health, motherhood, parenting, perinatal, postpartum depression, Summer 2025 Issue, support, wellness, women's mental health
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One in five mothers is affected by a mental health condition, and 75% of women impacted by maternal mental health conditions remain untreated, increasing the risk of long-term negative impacts on mothers, babies, and families. 1 The effects aren’t just heartbreaking; they’re far-reaching. When...

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Teens: A Breakthrough Treatment for Adolescent Depression

• By: Chuck Weber, DO Family Care Center
• April 16th, 2025
• adolescents, anxiety, depression, fda approval, mental health, Spring 2025 Issue, therapy, treatment
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Adolescence is a critical time for emotional and mental development. During this period, a variety of factors influence mental well-being, including family dynamics, peer relationships, school environments, and community support. Positive connections with others promote resilience, while struggles...