Integrated Psychological Center of Indiana-IPCI

We are thrilled to announce IPCI's Dr. Sophie Sutker is now officially licensed as a clinical psychologist! We anticipate Dr. Sutker will be in-network with Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield in approximately 2 months. Congratulations Dr. Sutker!!!!!

Self-care is more than taking a bubble bath. Identify what works best for you to help you feel filled and less depleted.

New parents, we see you…

"What if we held the mother first? • What if we held her so much that she could breathe out those worries—the ones wrapping those tight circles in her mind? • What if we asked her, how are you really doing? • And what if we held space for the answer—whatever it might be? • What if we listened? • What if we gifted her with our own stories; our own truths? • What if she listened? • What if we told her we knew it was hard because we’ve walked her walk? • What if we weren’t so quick to forget? • What if we told her that we get it and that in all of that hard, you are doing so very well? • What if we did that before we held the baby? • And what if, in all of that space, she felt ready for us to hold the baby—because she felt held herself?"

Thank you for such beautiful and wise words 🤎🤎

We would like to congratulate Dr. Erin Weaver on officially obtaining her Health Service Provider of Psychology (HSPP) designation and is now an independently licensed psychologist! Congratulations Dr. Weaver!!!

Proud to be participating in the Climb Out of the Darkness event at the Village of West Clay in Carmel to raise awareness about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Juneteenth is now a federal holiday!

The Minority Stress Model describes the stress process that includes prejudice as well as expectations of rejection, and a need to concealing one's identity to cope. These environmental stressors cause significant stress, which ultimately affects physical and mental health outcomes.

"A strong correlation may be drawn between (a) minority stress theory, which underscores stress processes (experience of prejudice, expectations of rejection, internalized homophobia) and ameliorative coping processes (Meyer, 2003); and (b) a greater likelihood for psychological distress and physical health problems among gay and bis*xual men and other s*xual minority populations."

https://www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/exchange/2012/04/minority-stress

The minority stress perspective Insight into the critical application and evaluation of theory on the impact of homophobia and correlates of HIV risk among gay/bis*xual men and other s*xual minorities.

From Mental Health America: "Le***an, gay, bis*xual, transgender, q***r, questioning (LGBTQ) and other s*xual minority and gender diverse populations face unique challenges from their non-LGBTQ counterparts. Most LGBTQ individuals are incredibly resilient and will thrive in the face of adversity, with the help of supportive families, communities and peers. However, they are also at particular risk for experiencing shame, fear, discrimination and adverse and traumatic events."

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/lgbtq-communities-and-mental-health

Pride month is celebrated each year to honor the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan, when patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in NYC staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution of LGBTQ+ Americans. Read more about the origins of Pride Month at the link below!

https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/

We are kicking off pride month where we will be dedicating a series of posts highlighting mental health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community.

IPCI Presents:

Online Pandemic Stress Process Group For Healthcare Workers (Thursdays 4-5pm)

This group is ideal for medical providers who:
*Were impacted by the pandemic and have not fully addressed the emotional/psychological impact.
*Would like to talk through their experience in a supportive, confidential environment with like-minded professionals.
*Group is open to medical providers across disciplines.
*Billable to Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield or $40/session.

To register, or for more information, contact us at [email protected] with the group name in the subject line.
www.integratedpsychologicalcenterofindiana.com

Depression in pregnancy and during the postpartum period (up to 1 year) is treatable. Contact your therapist or care provider to discuss treatment options, including therapy.

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and today is World Maternal Mental Health Day! IPCI has several therapists trained to treat perinatal mood & anxiety disorders that can show up specifically during pregnancy and after birth.

www.wmmhd.postpartum.net

IPCI’s Dr. Maria Hanzlik was invited to address returning to work anxiety and pandemic stress on WFYI’s All In.

https://www.wfyi.org/programs/all-in/radio/back-to-work-anxiety-covid-at-the-dentist

Back To Work Anxiety, COVID At The Dentist Today we talk about anxiety's role in the hesitancy some have to go back to work, going to the dentist during the pandemic, and plans for Earth Day in Indiana.

We will be starting 2 new groups at IPCI in May and run by Dr. Maria Hanzlik! These groups are both online and available to anyone throughout Indiana. [email protected].

1.) 8-Week Online Women's Sexual Health Group (Starts Monday, May 3rd 5-6:15pm): This group is ideal for women who struggle with s*xual concerns including desire, arousal, pain with pe*******on and have not yet engaged in specific s*x therapy to address these concerns. The aim of the group is to reduce shame and stigma that many women with these challenges face by connecting with other women who are also facing s*xual difficulties and learning about what improves s*xual outcomes!

2.) Online Medical Providers Process Group (Starts Monday, May 6th 4-5pm): This group is ideal for medical providers who are still contending with pandemic stress and might like a space to talk through their experience with like-minded individuals in their field. For the time-being, it will be open to providers across medical disciplines.

Both groups can be billed to insurance for those who have Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield. HSA funds are eligible to be used for these groups.

For more information or to register, contact us at [email protected] with group in the subject line.

Capacity is limited, so register today!

Essential workers and pandemic stress:
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2021/data-charts-march-essential-workers

1 in 4 Essential Workers (25%) Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorder Since Start of Pandemic In this infographic from APA’s Stress in America™ pandemic survey, 75% of essential workers say they could have used more emotional support than they received, 34% received treatment from a mental health professional, and 1 in 4 (25%) was diagnosed with a mental health disorder since the start o...

The American Psychological Association published its annual Stress in America Survey for 2021. This year, the survey centered around pandemic stress. We will be posting the range of findings throughout this month. You can find the full study results here: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2021/one-year-pandemic-stress

Happy International Women's Day! This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we will be highlighting information and resources about women's mental health.

Did you know that roughly 20% of women in the U.S. have experienced a mental health condition, like depression or anxiety, in the past year? Mental health concerns can show up differently for women than for other genders. Let's approach caring for our mental health just as we do our physical health!

https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health

Mental health and women | womenshealth.gov Good mental health is essential. Learn about mental health conditions and how to stay in good mental health.