Services Provided for Children and Adults
A variety of mental ailments are treated by providers at Solace Mental Health and Wellness across the lifespan, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Substance abuse and associated mental ailments
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Women’s issues, and mental health during pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum periods
- Sleep disorders
- Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
We offer:
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management with therapy
- Pharmacogenetic testing
- In-house therapy or referrals to local therapists
- Referrals to specialists
Nurse practitioners provide care at Solace Mental Health and Wellness. What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners assist with the mental health needs of communities, persons, families, and groups across the lifespan; bridging gaps in health care to better meet the needs of the population. Nurse practitioners are held to the same legal and ethical standards of care as physicians, and are committed to providing personalized, quality health care. Nurse practitioners must have at least a Master of Science in Nursing degree before practice and must be board certified.
Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners may also:
- Offer care to address sudden changes in a client’s mental status or chronic psychiatric conditions
- Serve as consultants for other providers or organizations
- Perform various assessments and diagnoses through client interviews and mental health testing
- Develop holistic treatment plans in conjunction with other providers or professionals
- Prescribe medications as appropriate
- Order and interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers and make appropriate referrals
- Maintain detailed records
- Evaluate the effectiveness of treatments
- Educate clients, families, and others on the challenges in mental health
- Some nurse practitioners may conduct research for their field
Reference: Nurse Practitioner Schools (2019). What is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)? Retrieved from https://www.nursepractitionerschools.com/faq/what-is-a-psychiatric-np/