Treating a mental health diagnosis usually means the hassle and inconvenience of making a psychiatrist’s appointment. Anytime you need new prescriptions, refills, and medication management, it means making a trip to the office. When you’re busy living your best life, making time for the psychiatrist is often the first thing to go, so it’s even harder to maintain a mental health routine.
Intermittent use of prescription medications and therapy can make it hard to identify what works to support your mental health and what doesn’t. Here are some of the benefits of working with a Portland psychiatric nurse practitioner.
In 22 states across the United States, psychiatric nurse practitioners have full practice authority. This regulation means that they can diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication the same as a doctor.
In the remaining 30 states, NPs work as part of a team with a psychiatrist or doctor.
Nurse practitioners with full practice authority have no practical difference from psychiatrists. Synchronous Mental Health works in mental health specialties, including:
We can diagnose, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications to support our clients in their journey towards mental health.
One of the most common frustrations when getting prescription refills or medication management services is the inaccessibility of psychiatric doctors. Patients can end up waiting weeks for an appointment. During this time, their prescription might run out, or patients find themselves in uncomfortable situations where they continue to deal with disruptive side effects from their medication.
A nurse practitioner is simply more accessible and can offer prompt responses to client needs, whether medication management, a new prescription, or a diagnosis. Synchronous Mental Health offers telehealth services in multiple states, including Oregon, Colorado, Texas, and Washington.
Combining telehealth with psychiatric nurse practitioner services makes it easy to stay on top of your mental health routine. They can provide skilled treatment and support whether you need weekly therapy appointments, medication management, or prescription refills.
Compassionate mental health care is just a phone or video call away. There’s no hassle with commuting to a doctor’s office and wasting time in a waiting room. Instead, you can truly take control of your mental health with reliable, accessible NP services.
One of the biggest benefits of working with a psychiatric nurse practitioner is the affordability of services compared to a doctor’s appointment. If your insurance caps what they’ll pay for mental health, an NP may save you out-of-pocket costs.
For those who don’t have insurance or have limited coverage, an NP may be more financially accessible than trying to pay for intermittent appointments with a psychiatrist. Rather than coping with unpredictable care dictated by when you can afford it, you can establish a mental health care routine with managed medication and therapy.
We’re a mental health provider with over two decades of experience providing Portland and surrounding communities with supportive, affordable services. As we expand our service range into New Mexico, California, and Maryland, we remain committed to providing non-judgmental, compassionate mental health care. Our approach minimizes medication use and finds safe alternatives to high-risk prescriptions. When you’re ready to tackle your mental health, we’re here to be a partner in your journey towards your best self.
Contact the team at Synchronous Mental Health to learn how our psychiatric nurse practitioner services can help you.
