Is IOP Right For You?
Intensive outpatient therapy (IOP) is a structured and comprehensive treatment program designed to provide support and therapy while allowing individuals to continue living at home and participating in their daily activities. IOP offers a structured treatment program that typically involves several hours of therapy sessions per week. These sessions may include individual therapy, group […]
IV Ketamine 101
Intravenous (IV) ketamine is used as a treatment option for various mental health conditions, particularly treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Here’s an overview of the use of IV ketamine is administered directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line, typically in a controlled medical setting. The dosage and infusion rate are determined based on the individual’s condition […]
Esketamine: What You Should Know
Esketamine is a medication that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression (TRD). It is a form of ketamine, which is an anesthetic agent used for decades in medical settings. Esketamine is administered intranasally as a nasal spray and acts as a rapid-acting […]
Facts About TMS
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive procedure used to treat certain mental health conditions, particularly major depressive disorder (MDD) that has not responded to traditional treatments like medication or therapy. TMS involves the use of magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain to alleviate symptoms of depression. During a TMS session, the […]
Benefits Of Utilizing A Patient Portal
Why all the insistence that as a patient you should set up your patient portal? You may be thinking that patient portals are cumbersome, complicated and technology is just too difficult to set up. Let me assure you that it does take effort, but there are many benefits to engaging with your patient portal. At […]
SMHWI Welcomes Jose Rodriguez, MH Nurse Practitioner
Jose A. Rodriguez, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Jose graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He then received a Master of Science in Nursing with the specialty of Psychiatric Mental Health in 2021 from Frontier Nursing University. Jose specializes in treating […]
SMHWI Welcomes Victoria Emanuelson, MPAS, PA-C
Victoria Emanuelson, MPAS, PA-C, is a nationally certified Physician Assistant. She graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and recently relocated to the Phoenix area. Over the course of her training, she worked with diverse patient populations in a variety of clinical and geographic settings, including urban and rural underserved communities, and the LGBTQ+ community. […]
Wearing Masks
The Fall Season at SMHWI is approaching, and many of our families are decorating for Halloween and parents are assisting their children with picking special costumes, some pleasant and some frightening. Remember how fun it was to wear a costume for the day, hide behind a mask, and present as someone you’re not for the […]
SMHWI Welcomes Emina Foci To The Team
Emina Foci PMHNP-BC Emina Foci holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice with a specialty in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health. Along with that, she holds a Master’s in Science and Leadership. She is board certified as an Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She started her career as an RN in 2003 at Barrow Neurological Institute […]
Mindfulness In 5-Minutes
Mindfulness is a rapidly growing philosophy in the field of counseling and mental health. You may have heard of mindfulness before, but there may not be a solid understanding of what mindfulness is. For many people, mindfulness is synonymous with meditation. However, meditation itself can be loaded with preconceived notions and expectations for inner peace, […]
SMHWI Welcomes Vanessa Plumley, MSN, PMHNP-BC To Our Team
Vanessa Plumley, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Vanessa received her Applied Science Practical Nursing Certificate in 2017 and then graduated with her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing in 2018 from Northland Pioneer College. Vanessa then graduated from Frontier Nursing University in Kentucky in September 2021 where she […]
Why Utilize A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Many times our patients don’t understand exactly how a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner can support them with their mental health issues and what services Nurse Practitioners provide. One of the first questions we receive at SMHWI is, Are Nurse Practitioners qualified to treat me? A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse […]