United Behavioral Health Solutions -UBHS INC.

04/01/2026

Antipsychotics are just used for psychosis. They are used for mood stabilization, depression, and agitation associated with Autism. At UBHS, we have providers who are knowledgeable and internationally certified in perinatal mental health! If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and you have anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or any psychiatric illness, please see a psychiatric provider who is competent in treating mental illness during pregnancy! We collaborate with OBGYNs to ensure safe care for both mom and baby!

New study clarifies risks of antipsychotics in (for psychotic disorders):
▪ 60% higher risk of relapse if stopped during pregnancy
▪ Antipsychotics are not teratogenic, but some raise risk of gestational diabetes

More guidance:
https://psych-partners.com/pregnancy-and-antipsychotics/

01/12/2026

If you have been in with Elizabeth Hortman (one of our NPs) then you have most likely talked about probiotics!

are a low-cost, well-tolerated way to improve and cognition, with a meaningful effect size in this new meta-analysis:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41319022

Learn how to use them in “Difficult to Treat Depression” Ch 40:
https://www.audible.com/pd/Difficult-to-Treat-Depression-Audiobook/B0G3SJ87KV?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-482925&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_482925_rh_us

01/02/2026

Everyone here at UBHS wishes you a very Happy New Years!

01/02/2026

💙 New Year, New Awareness 💙

As we step into January, it’s a powerful time to check in on how you’re really feeling after birth.
Not every postpartum mood change is the same, and knowing the difference can help you get the right support:

🔹 Baby Blues: Temporary mood swings, tearfulness, irritability; usually resolve within 2 weeks
🔹 Postpartum Depression (PPD): Persistent sadness, low energy, hopelessness, loss of interest; may last months without treatment
🔹 Postpartum Anxiety (PPA): Excessive worry, racing thoughts, panic; can interfere with daily life

✨ Early recognition leads to earlier support and recovery.

And remember, perinatal mental health conditions can also include OCD, Bipolar Mood Disorders, PTSD, and Psychosis.

💙 You are not alone, and help is available.

If you need support now:
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773 (no diagnosis needed)
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis, call or text 988
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI app
🔷 Visit Postpartum.net for programs and resources

✨ A new year can be the beginning of feeling better.

11/25/2025

You never know what goes on behind closed doors. Treating victims of domestic violence can be complex. It takes compassion, understanding, and safety.

11/24/2025

“Speaking Up for New Moms: Why We Deserve Better Inpatient Care During Postpartum Psychosis 💛”

For many new mothers, inpatient care during postpartum psychosis can be overwhelming, isolating, and even traumatizing.

This blog highlights the challenges moms face, including feeling unheard, lacking individualized support, and struggling with the stigma surrounding maternal mental health.

It’s a call for compassionate, respectful, and trauma-informed care — because every mother deserves dignity and safety while healing.

Comment “Blog” below and we’ll DM you the link to read their stories and learn how we can advocate for better care.

Read blog: https://postpartum.net/we-deserve-better-the-inpatient-experience-of-new-mothers-with-postpartum-psychosis/

11/16/2025

A provider who is comfortable or specializes in treating mental health and psychiatric illness in pregnancy can help set up mom and baby for improved outcomes! UBHS has providers dedicated to serving this population through evidence-based and patient-centered care. ❤️

November is Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month. The mental health of the mother during pregnancy and the first year postpartum is critical to the development of the child.

When we do not prioritize the mental health of expectant and new mothers, the consequences can be significant.

Our Maternal Mental Health: Impact on the Infant webinar and fact sheet provide valuable insights and strategies for supporting the mother-infant dyad.

Access the content: https://hubs.la/Q03TprS70

11/12/2025

It's NP week, and we have some of the best around!

11/07/2025

See something, say something! You never know who may need help.

HERO IN ACTION: When Nurse Tiara McCoy sensed something was wrong, she didn't look away. Her quick thinking and compassion helped rescue a trafficking victim and reunite her with family. Now, she's being honored for her vigilance and courage: http://www.wwltv.com/article/news/nation-world/nurse-saving-kidnapped-trafficked-woman-hospital-macon-piedmont-georgia/507-1aa9fd66-74f1-4cf7-af65-9fe88b66276c?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WWLTV

11/07/2025

10/28/2025

We fear what we don't understand.... education surrounding psychiatric illness and mental health is so important! If you don't know, ask! If you see something, say something!

09/09/2025

Another provider! Meet Elizabeth. She joined UBHS in January 2024 as a PMHNP-BC. Elizabeth got her ADN at Middle Georgia College in 2010 and began practicing bedside nursing as a labor and delivery nurse. In 2016, she returned to school to pursue her Master's in Nursing Education and is currently on the faculty at a nursing college. In 2023, she added a post-graduate degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Elizabeth specializes in perinatal mental health and is internationally certified as a Perinatal Mental Health provider. Currently, Elizabeth treats psychiatric populations across the life span in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Along with a passion for perinatal mental health, she also treats mood spectrum disorders, Anxiety, Depression, psychosis, Schizophrenia, PTSD, and other psychiatric illnesses.