As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I’ve seen how powerfully hormones influence mental health. Shifts during puberty, the menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, gender-affirming care, or medical treatment can affect mood,...
Erin Wyatt, PMHNP-BC is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering integrative, whole-person psychiatric care at The Catalyst Center in Denver, Colorado. With a deeply holistic background spanning over 20 years, Erin blends experience in...
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...
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is often misunderstood and can present unique challenges and strengths. It is also more common than many people realize. By exploring what ADHD is, how it manifests differently in women, and how it can both benefit...
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,...
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...
