Psychiatric Evaluation

A full psychiatric evaluation will be completed during your first appointment, for those 18+ this evaluation will generally be 60 minutes and for those ages 6-17 the evaluation may take up to 90 minutes. The estimated cost for the Psychiatric Diagnostic Assessment: $300-$380 for 60-90 minutes. The nurse practitioner will determine the type and length of each visit. This determination will be based on the number and complexity of your needs, services provided during the visit, time spent on case consultation and care coordination, and your insurance company's requirements; therapy add-on and complexity codes may be added. An integrative and collaborative approach is used to support patient care. During this evaluation, you will be asked about your current mental health state, mental health history, including past diagnoses and medication history. All of this information is integral in developing the most appropriate treatment plan. If possible, please email or fax us any medical records that may be useful (i.e. medication record, therapy notes, medical records, etc.).

Psychiatric Medication Management With Brief Psychotherapy

Psychiatric medication management with brief psychotherapy is the process of working with your psychiatric nurse practitioner to ensure that your psychiatric medications are effective and safe. This may include changing doses, switching medications, or adding new drugs. It is essential to have regular Psychiatric Medication Management appointments because mental health conditions can change over time. Medications that were once effective may become less so or may cause new side effects.

Each psychiatric medication management appointment will be 30-60 minutes Psychiatric Medication Management: estimated cost ranges from $150-$325 based on service provided and complexity, the nurse practitioner will determine the type and length of each visit. This determination will be based on the number and complexity of your needs, services provided during the visit, time spent on case consultation and care coordination, and your insurance company's requirements; therapy add-on and complexity codes may be added. During this visit your psychiatric nurse practitioner will ask about your symptoms, how your medications are working, and any side effects you may be experiencing. They will then make recommendations about changes to your mental health medication list.

At the beginning of your treatment multiple medication management sessions may be required so that  changes can be made. This process can be frustrating, but it is important to remember that every person’s experience with mental illness and medication is unique.

If you have any questions or concerns about your medication, bring them up at your next Psychiatric Medication Management appointment.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults.

What if I think I may have ADHD?

An East Central Behavioral Health psychiatric nurse practitioner will perform an initial diagnostic assessment, during this assessment ADHD will be thoroughly assessed for, and if present it will be treated. If it is uncertain if ADHD is present then you may be referred out for neuropsychiatric testing.

  What if I've already been diagnosed with ADHD?

Please provide us with a copy of your previous neuropsychiatric testing. This information can be requested from your previous testing center.

Depression & Anxiety

Are you feeling down, depressed, or hopeless and it's starting to affect your work, school, or relationships? Taking little pleasure or interest in doing things you normally enjoy? Experiencing difficulty sleeping? Anxiety affecting your ability to function? Tried medication(s) before, but nothing's worked? Allow East Central Behavioral Health to apply the most up-to-date evidence-based research to create a care plan designed to help get you feeling better as quickly as possible.

**Please note our providers do not prescribe medications known as benzodiazepine, these include but are not limited to, alprazolam (Xanax®), chlordiazepoxide (Librium®), clorazepate (Tranxene®), diazepam(Valium®), halazepam (Paxipam®), lorazepam(Ativan®), oxazepam (Serax®), prazepam (Centrax®), and quazepam (Doral®),  and Clonazepam (Klonopin®).**

Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, & More!

The staff at our clinic have experience treating diagnoses such as: Panic and Social Anxiety Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, OCD, and more. We understand your experiences and challenges. We know what you are going through and the unique needs that you and your family may have. Let East Central Behavioral Health work with you to apply up-to-date evidence-based practices to develop a medication-assisted care plan that is just right for you.

 **Please note East Central Behavioral Health LLC does not provide emergency psychiatric care. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, having thoughts of harming yourself or others please call 911 and/or go to your nearest emergency room. Other resources include the Mental Health Crisis Line (Crisis Connection) 1-800-523-3333, Welia Health ER at 320-679-1212, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7, free and confidential support.**

  Child/Adolescent Well-Being, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum & More!

Childhood and adolescence is a time of rapid physical, emotional, and intellectual growth and development. It is a period when self-concept, the drive for self-actualization, and peer and media influences can collide with changes in body chemistry igniting mood and behavioral dysregulation. Previously undiagnosed ADHD and genetic disorders and dispositions can also add confusion to the mix. In many cases our providers may recommend your child be treated with therapy prior to trialing medications.