Exploring Medication for Anger: What Options Do I Have?
Dealing with anger is challenging, especially if you don’t have the skills to calm yourself down in a reasonable amount of time. Plus, sometimes…
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What You Need to Know About Mental Health and Chronic Illness
Mental health has often been an overlooked part of diagnosing chronic illness, but why? The daily psychological challenges caused by cancer, diabetes, asthma, and…
Are Antidepressants Safe For My Child To Take?
Children’s emotional, psychological, and social needs change rapidly as they grow up. Because developmental happens much faster during the beginning stages of life, common…
What’s the difference between a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are a popular choice for providers by many patients because of their accessibility and ability to understand patient perspectives. When looking for…
What are the Different Kinds of Psychiatric Medications?
Psychiatric (or psychotropic) medications make up a large portion of mental health treatment. In 2020, the National Health Interview Survey found that out of…
9 Warning Signs of Poor Mental Health in Kids
As a parent, your child’s well-being is always a top priority. While there is so much focus on physical health, mental health is equally…
Elevate Your Mind With Holistic Mental Health Care
The term holistic gets thrown around frequently in health care, so you could consider it a buzzword. Aside from the trendy products found in…
What Are the Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder?
In a world where every time you get on social media, you’re overloaded with a mix of videos about fad diets and images of…
5 Things to Do After Getting a New Diagnosis
After receiving a new medical diagnosis, it can seem like your life, as you know it, is over. While it’s just a label, diagnoses…
Is Medication the Best Treatment for my ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition that impacts over 360 million adults and 120 million children worldwide. Whether your child…
Why Should You Choose A Telehealth Provider?
Pre-2020, virtual healthcare appointments were few and far between. Now, four years later, it’s the norm. Instead of waiting hours at the urgent care…
6 Self-Care Tips For Your New Year’s Resolution
It’s January 1st, which means you’re probably planning your resolutions for 2024. Whether you’re looking to lose a little weight, carve out time in…
7 Things You Need to Know About Overthinking
Do you tend to think about the same things over and over again? Or does it seem like you can’t get your worries out…
Why is Taking Your Medication Important?
Your healthcare provider’s reminder to stay on a regular schedule with your medications is more than just a routine sign-off. Although this brief might…
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Fall and winter are the seasons many people look forward to all year. This time is usually filled with joy and celebration between the…
Staff Spotlight: Dee
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a mental health nurse practitioner? If so, you’re not alone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics…
What Happens if My Child Gets Sick? 5 Ways Chronic Illness Impacts Children
When your child is diagnosed with a major medical problem, specifically a chronic illness, it can affect everyone in the family. An illness must…
How Long Does Medication Take to Work?
You’ve completed your first psychiatric assessment with your mental health purse practitioner. Now what? Do you pick up your prescription at the pharmacy and…
Adult ADHD: Signs and Symptoms
Do you have a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but are struggling to navigate how to treat it as an adult? Or…
Is Medication Right For Me?
Deciding whether to take medication for your physical or mental health is like choosing the right career – it requires careful consideration of your…
What to Expect During Your First Psychiatric Evaluation
We’re excited that you’ve scheduled your first appointment with one of our practitioners for a psychiatric evaluation. It will differ from future visits, but…
What’s the Best Mental Health Treatment – Medication, Therapy, or Both?
Seeking mental health treatment is a big decision that can improve your quality of life. However, your treatment should be personalized – not based…
5 Things You Need to Know About Mental Health Medication Management
How do you know if you need medication for your mental health? Not everyone does, but it’s worth investigating what’s going on if your…
