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Annual Outcomes ReportAt Sandstone Care, we don’t just make promises about mental health — we back them up with real data.
Guided by integrity, our clinicians use the gold standard in behavioral health: Measurement-Based Care (MBC). This approach tracks client progress with ongoing, objective data to ensure our treatment programming produces results you can trust.
At regular intervals throughout treatment, our clinical team tracks each client’s treatment progress by reviewing their responses from two scientifically valid psychometric scales:
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), a measure of depressive symptoms
General Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7), a measure of anxiety symptoms
Incorporating psychometric data into clinical practice significantly supports treatment completion. MBC allows us to personalize treatment programming and increases the likelihood of long-term success for those we serve.
Our 2024 Outcomes Report shows a clear and hopeful pattern: Clients who come to Sandstone Care experience meaningful, measurable improvements in their mental health.
Across all age groups, symptoms of depression and anxiety consistently decreased during treatment. At the same time, clients reported strong therapeutic connections with their care teams—bonds that only grew stronger as treatment progressed.
Many providers leave behavioral health outcomes vague or unmeasured. At Sandstone Care, our outcomes are grounded in real data, showing clients moving from significant states of distress to real recovery.
Anxiety symptoms can interfere with nearly every part of life, which is why we measure it closely in our clients to help us understand treatment effectiveness.
In 2024, our clients across age groups showed strong improvements in anxiety symptoms. Teens in outpatient programs saw their anxiety symptoms reduced by more than half. Young adults in extended outpatient care experienced anxiety rates cut nearly 50%. Adults in residential treatment also reported significant reductions.
Less anxiety means better sleep quality, easier socialization, and less stress overall for our clients.
Depression can feel like a weight that never lifts, but our data show that Measurement-Based Care (MBC) can lighten the load significantly. Across all our programs, clients experienced major decreases in depressive symptoms.
For adults in residential care, rates of moderate-to-severe depression dropped by more than 70%. Young adults in outpatient programs saw their depression symptoms cut nearly in half. Even among teens in residential care, where challenges can be complex, depression symptoms declined.
While these may just look like percentages, for our alumni, these are life-changing numbers, resulting in a higher quality of life, improved relationships, and increased productivity in school or work.
In 2024, we began measuring therapeutic alliance—the bond between clients and their care teams—on a weekly basis. The results were clear: Therapeutic alliance started out strong and consistently strengthened across all age cohorts, accompanied by an overall reduction in psychiatric distress.
This has powerful implications for recovery. Stronger alliances mean clients feel understood, supported, and more motivated—key ingredients for long-term recovery. Far from being a byproduct of therapy, a strong therapeutic alliance is a core driver that amplifies the benefits of treatment.
At Sandstone Care, we understand that in order to be effective, our treatment programming needs to address all aspects of who you are. That’s where Biopsychosocial care comes in.
Biopsychosocial care is a comprehensive approach to health and well-being that addresses three interconnected aspects of a person’s life: biological, psychological, and social. Like a three-legged stool, each component is essential for maintaining overall stability and health.
By addressing these three elements during treatment, Sandstone Care takes a more holistic approach to treating mental health and addiction challenges than other treatment providers. And for people who receive treatment from us, this approach leads to better, more sustainable recovery outcomes.
See how our programs are making a measurable impact in the lives of teens and young adults. Get the full Outcomes Report download link sent to your inbox.
