Bridging the Gap: Why Reproductive Health Counseling is Needed in Behavioral Healthcare

Isabel Molina RN MSN PMHNP-BC

In psychiatric care, mental health isn’t the only health that matters.

Our first video module, ‘The Imperative for Reproductive Health Counseling in Psychiatric Care,’ explores why every nurse, social worker, and mental health professional must help bridge the gap in sexual and reproductive education. By combining trauma-informed communication with compassionate nursing practice, we can empower patients—especially those who are unhoused—to make informed choices and break the cycle of poor outcomes. Small conversations can change lives.