Frontier Psychiatry

11/12/2025

Why do so many teens stop going to therapy?

It's often because therapy feels like something being done to them instead of being done with them.

What actually helps them stay engaged?

💬 Validate their perspective
🎯 Give them control over goals
🧠 Reframe therapy as skill-building, not “fixing”
🤝 Focus on what they care about

Most teens aren’t resistant to therapy. They’re resistant to feeling controlled.

When we give them more ownership of the process, that’s when real progress happens. What's one way you help a teen feel heard and in control? Share in the comments below. 👇

11/11/2025

It’s Nurse Practitioner Week, and we want to thank the NPs making a difference in mental health care.

Our psychiatric nurse practitioners do more than manage medications—they listen, support, and stand by patients during tough times.

To Nurse Practitioners everywhere, we’re so grateful for everything you do. 💙

11/06/2025

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out for mental health support but keep telling yourself, “I’m fine,” consider this a gentle nudge to connect.

You deserve care long before it feels urgent.

At Frontier Psychiatry, we proudly serve Idaho, Montana, and Alaska, including remote areas. If you or someone you care about needs support, reach out to us today.

⇨ http://frontier.care

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11/05/2025

Why is it so hard to leave someone who repeatedly hurts you?

It could be due to trauma bonding, a powerful emotional attachment formed through cycles of abuse, devaluation, and brief moments of affection. These highs and lows can make unhealthy relationships feel impossible to walk away from.

Trauma bonding isn’t “connecting over shared struggles.” It’s a survival response— the brain’s way of clinging to moments of calm between periods of emotional pain in a relationship.

Understanding this pattern is a vital step toward healing and reclaiming your sense of self.

Read our latest blog to learn what trauma bonding really is, how it forms, and how to find the right support for healing.

🔗 frontier.care/blog

10/30/2025

🌾 Beyond the Weather: Growing Rural Mental Health 🌦️

Frontier is proud to partner with Beyond the Weather to bring free therapy and psychiatry services to Montana’s farming, ranching, and agricultural communities.

Many of our providers come from rural Montana or have deep roots in the ag world. They understand the lifestyle and the values that go with it: independence, privacy, and trust built over time.

We know life in agriculture can bring tough seasons, not just in the fields but also in our hearts and minds. You don’t have to go through it alone.

👉 Learn more or sign up at frontier.care/beyondtheweather.

10/28/2025

A new study from Brown University found that while AI chatbots weren’t built for therapy, people are increasingly turning to them for mental health advice, and the results can be risky. Researchers have found that many chatbots give misleading guidance, show false empathy, or respond inappropriately during crises.

For those in rural areas or places with limited access to care, turning to chatbots may feel like an easy solution. But true healing requires human understanding, accountability, and evidence-based care. We're here to help.

At Frontier Psychiatry, our team of licensed professionals provides compassionate, accessible mental health support to residents of Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.

📅 To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit us at frontier.care.

10/24/2025

Did you know that music can measurably improve mental health? Research shows it can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, lower stress hormones, and even help the brain rebuild after trauma.

For people battling depression, anxiety, and trauma, music therapy can:

→ Reduce depression symptoms by up to 27%
→ Lower anxiety and stress hormone levels
→ Rebuild brain pathways damaged by trauma

With virtual reality and AI, music therapy is evolving into a personalized, evidence-based treatment that’s changing lives without medication or side effects.

As we wrap up , let’s take a moment to reflect on the many tools we have for healing.

How has music impacted your mental health?

10/03/2025

Trauma doesn’t look the same for everyone , especially in rural areas like Montana, Idaho, and Alaska. In our latest blog, we explore how PTSD and complex PTSD manifest uniquely in frontier settings, and how limited access, cultural norms, and isolation make healing more challenging , but not impossible.

Key points you'll find in the article:

• What differentiates PTSD from Complex PTSD, and how prolonged trauma shows up in daily life

• The unique stressors rural residents face — from geographic isolation and provider shortages to stigma and transportation barriers

• How tailored approaches like telehealth, provider-consult models, and community support can make recovery possible

Let’s break down barriers to trauma care and bring hope to communities that deserve it most. 💙

Read more: www. frontier.care/blog/understanding-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd-in-rural-frontier-communities/

09/26/2025

We are proud to support MT PAL!

Two new provider-focused webinars are now live:

1️⃣ Eating Disorders in Adolescents: Early Detection and Treatment Strategies – Dr. Eric Arzubi
2️⃣ Differential Diagnosis: Distinguishing Perinatal Mental Health Disorders From Normal Postpartum Adjustments – Dr. Megan Verlage

Access them here → https://mtpal.org/resources/

09/18/2025

Sometimes it’s hard to name what “off” feels like. Sleepless nights, feeling disconnected, or a heaviness you can’t shake? These may be more than just stress.

Our new post, “Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek Help,” sheds light on the warning signs, the biology & environment behind depression, and when it’s time to reach out.

If you or someone you care about is struggling, we’re here.

Read more →

https://frontier.care/blog/understanding-depression-symptoms-causes-and-when-to-seek-help/

Get telepsychiatry services for mental health and substance use disorders with Frontier Psychiatry. Serving Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.

09/09/2025

On this day, we raise awareness of 988, reduce stigma, and remind our communities:

✨ You are not alone
✨ Help is always available
✨ Healing is possible

Share this message—because someone you know might need it.