Mental Health Blog – Insights from a PMHNP in Oregon
Expert articles on psychiatric care, ADHD, medication management, telehealth, and wellness — helping you make informed choices for your mental health.
ADHD Medication and Caffeine: The Basics That Matter
One of the most common questions when someone starts stimulant treatment is what to do about coffee. Understanding how ADHD medication and caffeine interact, especially during dose titration, makes the adjustment period less confusing. Here is what actually matters and why.
Serotonin Syndrome: Signs & What to Do (Oregon)
Serotonin syndrome can escalate fast. Learn the early signs (“too hot, too wired, too twitchy”), when to call your prescriber vs. go to the ER, and how smart medication management in Oregon prevents emergencies.
GLP-1 Medications & ADHD Medications: What You Need to Know
Thinking about starting Ozempic or Zepbound while on ADHD meds? Here’s what you need to know about appetite, absorption, and safety—plus early research on how GLP-1s may affect the same brain pathways targeted by ADHD medications.