Beyond Medication Management: The Biopsychosocial Model and Integrative 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,...
More Than a Diagnosis: Benefits of Psychological Assessment
In mental health care, psychological assessment serves as a cornerstone for understanding, diagnosing, and effectively treating a wide range of psychological conditions. Through a collaborative psychological assessment, individuals gain clarity, validation, and the...
Spirituality and the Biopsychosocial-spiritual model
Over the years, the Biopsychosocial Model has been instrumental in client-centered care for both psychiatry and therapy, leading to effective and individualized treatment and interventions for all types of mental health concerns. However, until recently, it missed an...
Boosting Emotional Intelligence for Happier Relationships
Raising your emotional intelligence (EI) is like upgrading your relationship’s operating system to the latest version—it can significantly enhance its smooth running. Now, let’s explore how heightened emotional intelligence can make Cupid’s job much...