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Mental health providers: Tips on finding one
What factors should you consider?
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What type of mental health provider do you need?
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychiatric mental health nurses
Physician assistant
Licensed clinical social worker
Licensed professional counselor
Marriage and family therapist
What other issues should you think about?
How can you find a mental health provider?
What should you look for in a mental health provider?
Content
What type of mental health provider do you need?
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychiatric mental health nurses
Physician assistant
Licensed clinical social worker
Licensed professional counselor
Marriage and family therapist
What other issues should you think about?
How can you find a mental health provider?
What should you look for in a mental health provider?
Psychiatric mental health nurses
A psychiatric mental health nurse (P.M.H.N.) is a registered nurse (R.N.) with training in mental health issues. A psychiatric mental health advanced-practice registered nurse (P.M.H.-A.P.R.N.) has at least a master's degree in psychiatric mental health nursing. Other types of advanced-practice nurses who offer mental health services include a clinical nurse specialist (C.N.S.), a nurse practitioner (N.P.) and a nurse with a doctorate of nursing practice degree (D.N.P.).
The services offered by mental health nurses depend on their education, level of training, experience and state law. They can identify and treat mental illnesses. If state law allows, advanced-practice nurses can prescribe medicine.
