NAMI Montana been working on Treatment Scout for over a decade to try and share the internal resources that NAMI Montana uses to help people find intense or niche behavioral health care treatments. One of the most interesting parts is seeing how the treatment programs have changed. One of the most interesting niches that sprung up was the rise of Intensive Outpatient Treatment programs (281 on Treatment Scout) and Partial Hospitalization programs (70 on Treatment Scout). They went from almost none around the country to some of our most important categories.

Check out the tool at Treatment Scout GPT. https://chatgpt.com/g/g-684c8b7450d081919644f2d39ca15ccb-treatment-scout-gpt

The very first blood test for Alzheimer's disease detection has been green-lit by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), providing a simpler and less invasive method for early diagnosis and speedier intervention. It's a milestone moment for medical science.

While finding a cure remains elusive, we're edging closer to more impactful interventions that can slow cognitive decline. The blood test, known as the Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio screening, aims to identify the early accumulation of amyloid plaques in people aged 55 years or older, who show early signs of the disease.

Read the full article at New Atlas

Anxiety and insomnia feed each other in a relentless cycle that erodes mental and physical health. This week’s NAMI Montana blog explains how elevated stress hormones, rumination, and muscle tension keep the brain awake, while sleep loss intensifies amygdala reactivity, worsening anxiety. Up to eighty percent of people with anxiety report persistent insomnia, yet evidence‑based solutions exist. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (including digital versions), targeted anxiety treatment, and simple habits—consistent wake times, screen‑free wind‑down routines, breathing exercises, daylight exposure—can restore restful nights. The post also lists local NAMI support groups, classes, and helpline resources to help Montanans reclaim sleep.