The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being provides limited access to a nurse practitioner, who is able to prescribe and manage psychiatric medication. A student must be referred to the nurse practitioner by a counselor at the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being. Medication works best in conjunction with psychotherapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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To get an appointment with the nurse practitioner a counselor from the Center must refer you.
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Yes. Your counselor works together with the nurse practitioner to monitor progress and concerns of each student.
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No. If you are currently enrolled, you are able to meet with the nurse practitioner for free. However, if you are prescribed a medication, it is your responsibility to cover that cost.
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All consultations with the nurse practitioner are confidential. The nurse practitioner will not release any information without your written consent. However, if you are prescribed a medication that requires your insurance to be billed, your parents may find out that way. If this is a concern, please address it with the nurse practitioner during your meeting.
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No. The nurse practitioner is unable to prescribe stimulant medication. Your counselor will be able to refer you to a physician if you have a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD, or to a psychologist for testing.
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No. Students must be referred to the nurse practitioner by an on-campus counselor. If a student is receiving counseling outside of the Center we refer them to a community health provider for medication needs.