Mental Health

About one-fourth of adults struggle with a mental health condition. Any of these conditions can take a toll on your well-being and overall quality of life when left untreated. At Aspire Health and Wellness in Dysart, Iowa, advanced registered nurse practitioner Jamie Barnett, ARNP, offers effective treatment of common mental health problems to restore an upbeat mood, brightening your outlook on life. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.

What is mental health care?

At Aspire Health and Wellness, mental health care involves diagnosing and treating conditions that affect your emotions, thoughts, mood, and behavior. It typically involves making healthy lifestyle changes, taking medication, undergoing therapy, or trying combinations of treatments to help restore your overall mental well-being.

What are examples of common mental health conditions?

Mental health conditions that Jaime treats at Aspire Health and Wellness include:

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Eating disorders
• Substance use disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Personality disorders
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Dementia

It’s common to experience more than one mental health condition at the same time. If your mental health affects your mood, job, school, physical health, relationships, or quality of life, see Jamie for an evaluation.

What symptoms do mental health conditions display?

Mental health disorders can cause the following symptoms:

• Constant worry, fear, or anxiousness
• Ongoing sadness
• Nightmares
• Flashbacks
• Misusing drugs or alcohol
• Severe mood swings
• Inappropriate behavior
• Obsessions or compulsions
• Poor interpersonal relationships
• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
• Weight gain or weight loss
• Fatigue
• Physical aches and pains
• Loss of interest in once-favored activities
• Suicidal thoughts

Treatment for a mental health disorder can dramatically improve your mood, productivity, physical health, and quality of life.

Do I have a mental health disorder?

Jamie completes a psychiatric evaluation to determine if you meet the criteria for specific mental health disorders. She asks about your lifestyle, medical history, medications, mood, thoughts, emotions, and more. She completes a physical exam when necessary and could order bloodwork or other lab tests if she suspects an underlying concern.

How are mental health disorders treated?

Jamie personalizes your mental health treatment plans based on your diagnosis, your symptoms, and their severity. She could recommend making lifestyle changes, taking prescription medicines, undergoing psychotherapy (talk therapy), or combining several treatments to achieve the most effective outcome.

Jamie follows up with you as often as needed to ensure lasting success.

She can help you manage chronic diseases like high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, obesity, or other underlying conditions that could affect your mental health.

Schedule a mental health evaluation with Jamie at Aspire Health and Wellness by calling her office or booking an appointment online today.