Healing Minds Psychiatry

03/14/2026

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. Many people who struggle with self-harm are fighting silent battles that others may never see. A little kindness, patience, and understanding can go a long way.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that you are not alone and help is available. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Let’s continue to break the stigma around mental health and create spaces where people feel safe to ask for help.
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02/17/2026

We want to take a moment to clarify an important part of our care approach at Healing Minds. If a previous provider prescribed a certain medication, it does not guarantee that this provider will continue it. Our provider conducts a thorough evaluation of each patient’s needs. Based on his professional assessment, he will determine the best treatment plan moving forward. We kindly ask for your understanding and respect. No type of harassment will be tolerated if a different medication is prescribed or if a taper of current medication is needed. We are here to support your mental health journey, and we’re committed to finding the best care for you.

02/16/2026

🚨 Important Reminder About Privacy 🚨

To protect your personal health information (PHI), we kindly ask that you do not send appointment requests, clinical questions, medication concerns, or any personal information through Facebook Messenger.

Facebook Messenger is not a secure or HIPAA-compliant platform, and we take your privacy very seriously.

If you need to: • Schedule or reschedule an appointment
• Discuss billing
• Share clinical information
• Request refills
• Ask provider-related questions

Please contact our office directly by phone, email or through our secure patient portal.

Your confidentiality and trust mean everything to us. Thank you for helping us protect your privacy.

01/29/2026

🧠MENTAL HEALTH & NUTRITION: THE CONNECTION MATTERS
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We believe mental health care goes beyond medication and therapy alone. What we eat plays a powerful role in how our brains function, how we feel emotionally, and how well we cope with stress.
Research shows that diet plays a key role in the brain function and mental health. Nutrients like omega-3, fatty acids, B vitamins, protein, and minerals support stress response. Diets high in processed foods and added sugars have been linked to increased risk of anxiety and depression.
🤏Small changes and steps in your diet could have a big impact. Just a little something to consider.

01/26/2026

To ensure the safety of everyone we will be conducting all appointments via telehealth tomorrow January 27th. Telehealth link will be sent at the time of your appointment. 💻🛜🕐
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01/25/2026

Just thinking of you all. We hope all of our patients are staying safe and warm during this cold weather ❄️ If you need a warm place to go, please consider utilizing local warming centers in your area such as the Community Center and Restoration Ministries.
We will be back open on Tuesday and look forward to seeing you.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or reach out to the 988 Crisis Lifeline for immediate support.

01/23/2026

With the potential weather Carl Bentley will be switching his therapy appointments tomorrow 1/24/2026 to TELEHEALTH.

01/22/2026

01/21/2026

With potential bad weather approaching, we want our patients to know there’s no need to worry.
For follow-up appointments, we will happily offer telehealth to keep everyone safe and on track with care.
For initial appointments, Farid Asayesh prefers to reschedule so those can be completed in person, as that setting is important for getting started the right way.
As always, your safety comes first. We’ll reach out as needed and keep you updated. 💙

01/19/2026

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King JR.

01/16/2026

🕐MAKING APPOINTEMENT CHANGES🕐

Reminder of why late appointment changes are not always the best option. We know things happen out of your control and a notice is not always available. We do allow up to three no shows before discussion of discharge.
We carefully plan appointments to meet the needs of patients. When an appointment is scheduled, that time is reserved and prepared specifically for you.
Calling at the time of your appointment or leaving a voicemail at that time to make changes does not allow our staff or providers the opportunity to receive the message, make adjustments or prepare appropriately.
Due to busy schedules and patient care responsibilities, messages are not always received immediately. If we are unable to make the change prior to the appointment, the visit may still be marked a no-show.
Last minute request impacts the provider availability and prevent other patients from accessing care. We ask for timely communication and compliance with office policies so we can continue providing quality care to all.

01/13/2026

For Farid Asayesh, APRN, PMHNP Patients!!!
🛑SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS🛑

After careful consideration, we will no longer be offering Saturday appointments. While Saturdays were added with the hope of increasing access, we’ve found that this schedule is not as beneficial for our patients as we intended.
To better meet the needs of our community, we are shifting our focus to expanded hours Tuesday through Friday, with later appointment times available. This change is designed to better support school-aged children and individuals who work traditional weekday schedules.
If you have an upcoming Saturday appointment you are still scheduled for that time. We will begin implementing the new schedule after your next visit.