Frontier Psychiatry

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?

10/10/2025

This PA Appreciation Week, we celebrate the incredible contributions of Physician Assistants in healthcare and mental health access. 💙

At Frontier Psychiatry, our PAs are vital members of our care teams, ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate support. We are so grateful to our team for the amazing care they provide each and every day.

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.

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09/05/2025

This month, we honor the strength of those who have struggled, the memory of those we’ve lost, and the commitment of communities working together to prevent su***de.

You don’t have to carry heavy feelings alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength—not weakness.

If you or someone you love is in crisis,988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline . Support is available 24/7.

We stand with you. Always.

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09/02/2025

Su***de is preventable, and help is always within reach. This month is about more than awareness—it’s about action:

✔️ Learning the warning signs
✔️ Normalizing asking for help
✔️ Reminding others that proven treatments work

Together, we can break stigma and remind people they are not alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

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08/26/2025

Thank you NAMI Idaho! It’s an honor to stand alongside you in this work.

NAMI Idaho is proud to present our Title Sponsor, Frontier Psychiatry, for the Frontier Psychiatry World Mental Health Day Gala and Advocacy Awards in October. Thank you for your support to make this day of celebration possible!

Join us for an amazing evening including our silent auction, live music, heavy appetizers, drinks and great company! Learn more at: https://namiidaho.afrogs.org/

08/20/2025

🌟 We’re growing our team at Frontier Psychiatry! 🌟

We’re passionate about expanding access to mental health care across the region—and we’re looking for talented individuals to join us. Current openings include:

Referral & Scheduling Care Coordinator – Hybrid position based in Billings, MT (2–3 days in-office, work from home the rest of the week).

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – 100% Remote.

Physician Assistant (PA) – 100% Remote.

If you or someone you know is looking for a meaningful career in mental health, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply here: https://frontierpsychiatry.pinpointhq.com/