by Adrienne Long | Jul 22, 2024 | Adrienne Long, Demystifying Therapy, Medication Management, Psychiatry
What are the differences between Medication Management and Integrative Psychiatry? As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, clients and other mental health providers often ask me what the difference is between medication management and integrative psychiatry. This is a...
by Adrienne Long | Jun 13, 2024 | Adrienne Long, All Posts, Medication Management, Psychiatry
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner and during my former career as a nurse, I’ve always believed a person’s well-being and mental health is not just a result of a chemical imbalance. So why would we ever treat our clients solely with medication? Instead,...
by Adrienne Long | Mar 10, 2022 | Adrienne Long, All Posts, Medication Management, Psychiatry
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I view people holistically and individually. Our mind and body are interconnected, and it is crucial to consider physical, emotional, and mental symptoms. Together with my client, we consider medical issues, family...
by Adrienne Long | Jan 6, 2022 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Psychiatry, Self Care
Many people struggle with good sleep hygiene and sleep habits, especially around the holidays. We tend to stay up later, watch movies closer to bedtime, eat later, drink more, and have more added stressors that may impact our sleep. But DON’T PANIC, the good news is...
