by Erin Wyatt | Sep 29, 2025 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Erin Wyatt, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood, Psychiatry
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,...
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...