Question 1

What can a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) do for me?

Accepted Answer

A psychiatric nurse practitioner specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management (including prescribing medications) of mental illness and psychological disorders. A PMHNP has completed graduate (Masters and/or Doctorate) level education and training and is nationally certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center to practice in the field of psychiatry. NPs and PAs are not the same.

Question 2

What is the difference between NPs and PAs?

Accepted Answer

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) both diagnose illness but differ in their medical treatment approaches. PAs focus on understanding and treating the pathology of problems, emphasizing biological aspects. NPs, adopting the nursing model, assess how illness affects life quality, prioritizing health promotion and considering psychosocial factors as well as the pathology and biology of disease.

Both require graduate level or higher education and national certification to gain prescriptive authority, subject to state laws. In 27 states, NPs practice independently, in all other states they have varying degrees of autonomy. Until recently PAs always needed physician oversight, lacking prescriptive autonomy; but as of Jan. 1, 2024 Arizona is now one of only 4 states that has allowed PAs prescriptive/practice autonomy after 8,000 hours of certified clinical hours.

Question 3

What will happen during my first visit?

Accepted Answer

We will meet for a comprehensive interview taking 60 minutes for a psychiatric evaluation to include a review of medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial history and symptoms. By the end of the appointment, we will have decided on a treatment plan that may or may not include medication prescriptions. I do not prescribe controlled medications on the first visit.

Question 4

Will my information be confidential?

Accepted Answer

I follow all HIPPA guidelines for patient confidentiality. 
Text Message Consent, Privacy & Opt-Out
 By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Lenyard Health Group for healthcare-related purposes such as appointment reminders, scheduling updates, or care coordination. These messages are not used for marketing. We take confidentiality seriously—your phone number will never be shared. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messaging at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP. Text messaging is not a secure form of communication and may not fully comply with HIPAA privacy standards. Please call our office if you prefer not to communicate via text.

Question 5

Will the cost of treatment be covered by my insurance?

Accepted Answer

We accept most major insurance plans, please see the insurance page for a list of insurance plans accepted. If your insurance plan is not listed, we do offer a superbill receipt for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. If you do not have insurance look at the insurance page for a list of fees.

Question 6

How long will my treatment last?

Accepted Answer

Prompt treatment is crucial for mental health issues; delaying it prolongs recovery. I assist patients in recognizing that their challenges are intrinsic, not external. Using the bio-psycho-social model, I explain how neurotransmitter changes and responses to adversity shape experiences. Environmental factors, like situational choices, also affect well-being. Managing these dimensions is vital for improvement. I help patients utilize medication, exercise, and relaxation for the biological aspect, therapy for psychological well-being, and adaptive coping for environmental and social factors. I find encouraging self-reflection motivates patients, laying the groundwork for tailored therapy plans and goals. Each person’s treatment path is individual and cannot be predicted.

Question 7

What if I have an emergency or urgent matter?

Accepted Answer

For an emergency call 911 or go to the closest emergency department. For urgent matters call our office and we will see you as soon as possible.

Question 8

Privacy Policy & Opt Out, Text Massage Consent,

Accepted Answer

Effective Date 2/1/2024
At Lenyard Health Group we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services, including mobile phone contact information.

Information We Collect
	We may collect the following types of information:
		- Personal Information: Name, email, address, phone number, and other contact details
		- Service Usage Information: Details about the services you request or use.

2. How We Use Your Information
	We use your information to:
		- Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
		- Communicate with you regarding service updates, promotions, and other relevant information.
		- Respond to inquiries and support requests.
			
	3. Consent for SMS/MMS Communications. 
		- By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to recieve SMS/MMS communications from Lenyard Health Group. You may opt-out of receiving these messages at any time by replying with "STOP".

4. Privacy and Data Security
	We are committed to ensuring the security of your information. Your mobile phone contact information and the Opt-in data will not be shared or sold to third parties/Affiliates for marketing purposes.
		
	5. Opt-out/Help
	To opt-out of receiving SMS/MMS messages, simply reply "STOP" to any text message you receive from us. Reply "HELP" if you need help.

6. Privacy Policy Updates
	We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on our website..

7 Third Party Links
	Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal information.

8. Changes to This Policy
	We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us
	If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact us at:
	Lenyard Health Group
	8433 N. black Canyon Hwy ste 100-18, Phoenix AZ 85021
	P: (602)228-0045, F: (602) 560-8336

Text Message Consent, Privacy & Opt-Out
 By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Lenyard Health Group for healthcare-related purposes such as appointment reminders, scheduling updates, or care coordination. These messages are not used for marketing. We take confidentiality seriously—your phone number will never be shared. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messaging at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP. Text messaging is not a secure form of communication and may not fully comply with HIPAA privacy standards. Please call our office if you prefer not to communicate via text.

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
Service Usage Information: Details about the services you request or use.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
Communicate with you regarding service updates, promotions, and other relevant information.
Respond to inquiries and support requests.

3. Consent for SMS/MMS Communications
By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive SMS/MMS communications from Business Name . You may opt-out of receiving these messages at any time by replying with "STOP."

4. Privacy and Data Security
We are committed to ensuring the security of your information. Your mobile phone contact information and the Opt-in Data will not be shared or sold to third parties/Affiliates for marketing purposes.

5. Opt-Out/Help
To opt-out of receiving SMS/MMS messages, simply reply "STOP" to any text message you receive from us. Reply with HELP if you need help.

6. Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on our website.

7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: 
Email: Email Address
Phone: Customer Service/Help Desk Number

Question 9

How do I start/stop text messages

Accepted Answer

By clicking "Submit " I agree to receive emails, text messages, and phone calls from Lenyard Health Group, I also agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy noted above. Reply STOP for STOP and HELP for help for more information. Message & data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. For full explanation of Lenyard Health Group privacy policies go to:     https://www.lenyardhealthgroup.com/faq

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