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...
Workthroughs not Workouts
Emotions of any kind (happiness, sadness, disappointment, pride) can be difficult to process. Each individual is different, though each person often has certain emotions that can be hard to come in contact with. Thus, we might attempt to do everything in our power not...