MedCanvas Psychiatry is now open in Minot. We’re here to provide psychiatric medication management for people across North Dakota who’ve been struggling to find care.
Filling a Real Need
Finding a psychiatrist in North Dakota has always been difficult. Limited providers, long waitlists, and hours of driving. Many people give up or settle for care that doesn’t quite fit.
We started MedCanvas Psychiatry because this area needs more options.
Diana Arrah leads our practice as a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with years of experience throughout the state.
What We Do
Our focus is psychiatric medication management.
We help people dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions that benefit from medication.
We see patients ages 6 through 70. Whether you’re seeking help for your child or yourself, we can work with you.
Here’s what our services include:
- Complete psychiatric evaluations
- Medication prescribing and monitoring
- Regular follow-ups to track progress
- Dose adjustments based on your response
- Medication changes when needed
Your First Visit
The first appointment is more time-consuming due to the necessity of knowing your overall picture.
Diana will enquire about your symptoms, medical history, what treatments have been done in the past, as well as what you hope to accomplish.
Out of there, we will talk about medication options in case they are appropriate in your case. We discuss the mechanisms of action of drugs, their side effects, and realistic plans of improvement.
The initial appointments are more regular, but after the situation normalizes, the appointments become spaced out. During these visits, we check:
- Whether your medication is helping
- Any side effects you’re experiencing
- If doses need adjusting
- Changes in your symptoms or life circumstances
Treatment takes time and patience. We stick with you through the process of finding what works.
Who We Help
We work with people at different points in their mental health journey. Some are just starting treatment. Others have been managing their conditions for years but need a new provider.
You might benefit from calling us if:
- You’ve been putting off getting psychiatric help
- Your current medications aren’t working well
- Side effects are making your life harder
- Your previous psychiatrist left the area
- Your primary doctor suggested seeing a specialist
- You need medication adjustments but can’t get appointments
You don’t need to be in crisis. Many of our patients function day-to-day but know they’d feel better with proper medication management.
About Diana Arrah
Diana has a rich experience in psychiatric care in North Dakota. As a PMHNP-BC, she can manage different psychiatric disorders and handle the more complex medication management.
She is collaborative and kind. She is attentive to all your complaints and discusses treatment in an understandable way.
Decisions about your care get made together, not handed down to you.
Practical Information
Our location is 104 20th Ave., SW Ste. 4, Minot, ND, and it is easily accessible by neighbouring areas.
Most insurance plans are accepted. Call our office to verify your specific coverage before scheduling.
Mental health benefits differ across plans so it is better to check in advance.
For your first appointment, bring any previous psychiatric records and a current medication list. This will assist us in knowing your history and not repeat what did not work before.
Getting Started
Starting psychiatric treatment feels big. You might worry about being judged, about medication side effects, about the cost. Those concerns are normal.
Our intake process is simple.
- Call the office, answer some basic questions and we’ll get you scheduled
- Before your appointment, you’ll complete paperwork about your medical background and current symptoms
- First visits typically run 60-90 minutes
- Follow-up appointments are shorter, unless something needs more discussion
Why Now
North Dakota requires additional mental health practitioners.
The opening of MedCanvas Psychiatry implies that a larger number of individuals have access to the care they require without enduring months of waiting.
We offer s evidence-based medication management from an experienced provider. Someone who understands this region and its challenges.
If you’ve been thinking about addressing your mental health, now’s the time. Waiting doesn’t make things easier. We have appointment availability and we’re ready to help.
We also provide a free 15-minute intro call!
Call MedCanvas Psychiatry today at 701-963-6917. Let’s figure out together what treatment might look like for you.
FAQs
What if I’m already taking psychiatric medications?
Bring your medication list to your first visit. We can proceed with your existing regimen or guide you to another one which works better.
Do you offer telehealth visits?
Call our office to ask about appointment format options! We’ll let you know what’s currently available.