Mental Health Resources
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Psychotherapy
Psychiatry & Medication
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Our Approach to Medication & Safety
The Synergy of Therapy & Medication
While psychopharmacology (medication) can be highly effective in reducing symptoms, it is rarely a complete cure on its own. Medication prepares the brain for change, but therapy facilitates that change.
We strongly advocate for combining medication management with psychotherapy. This integrated approach leads to the best long-term outcomes, as therapy helps address the behavioral patterns, trauma, and environmental factors that medication alone cannot resolve.
Responsible Prescribing Standards
At Meridian Behavioral Health, we prioritize patient safety in all prescribing decisions. Schedule II controlled substances (such as medication for ADHD or anxiety) are prescribed conscientiously and strictly for indicated medical conditions.
We maintain conservative prescribing standards and conduct thorough ongoing assessments to ensure these medications remain a safe and effective part of your overall treatment plan.
Free Mental Health Screenings
Take a confidential, clinically-validated screening to better understand your symptoms. These evidence-based tools are used by mental health professionals worldwide.
Depression Screen
Assess the severity of depression symptoms over the past 2 weeks.
Anxiety Screen
Evaluate symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
Adult ADHD Test
Screen for attention and hyperactivity symptoms in adults.
Trauma Screen
Identify symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Essential Mental Health Guides
Clinical Articles & Insights
Healing Trauma with EMDR Therapy: Comprehensive Guide to PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Recovery
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has emerged as a powerful tool for healing PTSD and complex trauma. This comprehensive guide explores the mechanisms, benefits, and phases of EMDR therapy in trauma recovery.
Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: Symptoms, Differences, and How to Stop a Panic Attack
While both can feel terrifying and share some similar physical sensations, understanding their key differences can help you find clarity and effective ways to cope. This guide will explore the distinct characteristics of panic attacks and anxiety attacks.
Navigating PTSD: Meridian Behavioral Health's Expert Treatment Guide
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is more than a lingering memory; it is a physiological state where the body remains stuck in "survival mode" long after a threat has passed. At Meridian Behavioral Health in Las Vegas, we use a specialized, phased approach — including EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT — to move from constant hypervigilance to restored safety.
Clinical Depression vs. Sadness: Why You Can't Just "Snap Out of It"
In her clinical practice at Meridian Behavioral Health in Las Vegas, Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Amy Wise explains the neurobiological boundary between transient sadness and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) — and why the combination of targeted medication management and evidence-based therapy is the gold standard for remission.
Navigating Grief: Finding Light After Loss
Grief is not linear. We explore the stages of grief, the difference between mourning and melancholia, and how to find meaning after a significant loss.
Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Symptoms, Causes, and Evidence-Based Treatments
Worry is a natural function of the brain, but for those living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the 'worry mechanism' gets stuck in the 'ON' position. Derek Wise, MA, LCPC, explains the science of uncertainty intolerance and how evidence-based therapies like CBT, mindfulness, and somatic relaxation can help you quiet your mind and reclaim your daily life.
The Science of Connection: Family Systems, Positive Psychology, and the Essential Role of Boundaries
No individual exists in a vacuum. Derek Wise, MA, LCPC, explores how Family Systems Theory, Positive Psychology, and the foundational boundary work of Dr. Henry Cloud, John Townsend, and Nedra Glover Tawwab intersect to create lasting mental health — and how establishing personal boundaries is the key to collective flourishing.
Does EMDR Therapy Hurt? An Honest Clinical Answer from a Certified EMDR Therapist
EMDR therapy is powerful, evidence-based, and often life-changing — but can it hurt? Derek Wise, MA, LCPC, Certified EMDR Therapist, answers the question honestly: the 'hurt' is emotional, not physical. Learn about the 8-phase protocol, how stabilization and safety protocols prevent re-traumatization, and why controlled discomfort is the gateway to lasting trauma recovery.
Understanding Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Comprehensive Assessment, Symptoms, and Treatment in Las Vegas
Adult ADHD presents unique challenges beyond distraction, impacting work, relationships, and emotional well-being. This comprehensive guide covers symptoms, diagnosis, and effective treatment strategies available in Las Vegas.
Is Psychiatric Medication Right for You? A Clinical Guide to Finding Balance
Deciding to start a medical prescription for your mental health is a milestone that often comes with more questions than answers. Amy Wise, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, breaks down the science, safety, and strategy of using psychiatric medication — from SSRIs and stimulants to the 'Bridge Strategy' of combining medication with therapy for optimal outcomes.
Walking on Eggshells: The Long-Term Impact of Borderline and Narcissistic Parenting
For children raised by a parent with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), 'home' is rarely a sanctuary. As a mental health professional at Meridian Behavioral Health, Derek Wise explores how 'walking on eggshells' reshapes a child's brain development, self-identity, and interpersonal relationships — and the evidence-based pathways to healing.
Complete Guide to EMDR Therapy for Trauma Treatment
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a structured form of therapy designed to help the brain process distressing experiences so they become less disruptive. This comprehensive guide explains what EMDR is, how it works, what sessions look like, who it may help, and how to choose an EMDR therapist.
What Are the Negative Side Effects of EMDR Therapy?
While EMDR is highly effective for trauma, it can temporarily heighten emotional distress, cause vivid dreams, and leave you feeling physically exhausted. Learn exactly what "side effects" to expect and how your EMDR Therapist keeps you safe.
Can Adults Be Diagnosed With ADHD Later in Life?
Many high-achieving adults spent their childhoods masking symptoms, only to hit burnout in their 30s or 40s. Learn why adult ADHD diagnoses are rising and how getting evaluated later in life can be profoundly validating.
Is It ADHD or Trauma? How to Tell the Difference
Brain fog, emotional outbursts, and chronic restlessness. Are these symptoms of ADHD, or are they the nervous system's response to unresolved trauma? Learn how clinicians differentiate and treat these overlapping conditions.
What is the Difference Between PTSD and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)?
While PTSD is typically triggered by a single terrifying event, Complex PTSD stems from prolonged, inescapable trauma—often relational or childhood abuse. Understand the critical diagnostic differences and how specialized EMDR helps treat C-PTSD.
The Ultimate Las Vegas Mental Health Resource Guide
A comprehensive list of free, government, and non-profit support in the valley. From 24/7 crisis lines to domestic violence shelters and state-funded care.
Recommended Reading
Understanding the Borderline Mother
Christine Ann Lawson
A comprehensive guide for adult children of mothers with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), exploring the four types of borderline mothers (Waif, Hermit, Queen, Witch) and offering strategies for healing and setting boundaries.
I Hate You-- Don't Leave Me
Jerold J. Kreisman & Hal Straus
The definitive guide to understanding Borderline Personality Disorder. It explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment options, helping loved ones navigate the intense emotional swings and fear of abandonment characteristic of BPD.
Attached
Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
A groundbreaking book that applies attachment theory to adult relationships. It helps readers identify their attachment style (Anxious, Avoidant, or Secure) and offers practical advice for finding and sustaining healthy, fulfilling love.
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
A seminal work on trauma, explaining how it reshapes both the body and the brain. Dr. van der Kolk explores innovative treatments like EMDR, neurofeedback, and mindfulness to help survivors reclaim their lives.
On Grief and Grieving
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler
The final legacy of the authors who introduced the Five Stages of Grief. This book applies these stages to the process of grieving, offering comfort and practical wisdom for those navigating life after loss.
Your Brain's Not Broken
Tamara Rosier, PhD
Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD. This book offers a framework for understanding how the ADHD brain works, focusing on emotional regulation and productivity without shame.