Psychiatric medication, as well as treatment, are important mental health treatment features. Many individuals who are looking for psychiatric medications have to wait until they get appointments with/and or go through complicated medical referrals to maintain their medications. For those wanting psychiatric medications without in-person visits, options exist despite challenges in Nevada. Arbor Wellness Mental Healthcare offers a range of treatments, including proper medication.
We at Arbor Wellness function with a collaborative model of mental health care; we have psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) with prescription-writing authority for psychiatric medications as licensed by the state. Patients can get a psych evaluation and post-care at Arbor Wellness without actually having to see a psychiatrist, and thus there is no downtime in getting necessary treatments for these patients.
In addition, at Arbor Wellness, we focus on evidence-based care with customized programs for each patient. The clinic’s multi-disciplinary staff works collaboratively to keep an eye on treatment success and make changes to prescriptions throughout, while maintaining patient safety through regular check-ins. Such a model not only removes barriers related to a lack of psychiatrists but also facilitates continuity of care in a supportive clinical setting.
In summary, it is possible to get psychiatric medication in Nevada without seeing a psychiatrist at Arbor Wellness Mental Healthcare. By utilizing the best skills from advanced practice providers in a comprehensive care model, Arbor Wellness is able to increase access to mental health care with high-quality treatment. This model offers a solution to some of the challenges around limited access to psychiatric medications for the larger population statewide.
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https://www.ama-assn.org/
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychiatric_medication
https://www.nami.org/individual-rights-responsibilities/how-to-prepare-for-your-psychiatric-appointment/
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2025/02/self-care-as-kindness/
https://nursejournal.org/nurse-practitioner/can-nurse-practitioners-prescribe-medication/
