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Shahrzad Shadmani is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) with over 12 years of clinical experience. She is the founder of IPW Health and is licensed in California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado, where she provides integrative psychiatric care combining medication management, therapy and whole-body health.

What to Expect From Your First Telehealth Psychiatry Appointment
Medically reviewed by Shahrzad Shadmani, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, founder of Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness (IPW Health). Published September 16, 2026. Booking a first psychiatric ...Read More - What to Expect From Your First Telehealth Psychiatry Appointment

Insurance vs. Self-Pay Psychiatry: How to Choose What’s Right for You
Medically reviewed by Shahrzad Shadmani, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, founder of Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness (IPW Health). Published September 16, 2026. The first question most ...Read More - Insurance vs. Self-Pay Psychiatry: How to Choose What’s Right for You

Why Do My Sleep Patterns Change During Hormonal Shifts?
Medically reviewed by Shahrzad Shadmani, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, founder of Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness (IPW Health). Published September 16, 2026. You used to sleep ...Read More - Why Do My Sleep Patterns Change During Hormonal Shifts?

Finding the Right Balance with Your Bipolar Disorder Medication
Medically reviewed by Shahrzad Shadmani, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, founder of Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness (IPW Health). Published September 16, 2026. Most people arrive at ...Read More - Finding the Right Balance with Your Bipolar Disorder Medication

Is Brain Fog a Sign of Hormonal Changes?
Medically reviewed by Shahrzad Shadmani, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, founder of Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness (IPW Health). Published September 16, 2026. You reread the same ...Read More - Is Brain Fog a Sign of Hormonal Changes?

Does Adderall Help with Anxiety?
Medically reviewed by Shahrzad Shadmani, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, founder of Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness (IPW Health). Published September 16, 2026. Anxiety that persists stops ...Read More - Does Adderall Help with Anxiety?

Can Mental Health Medications Be Adjusted to Reduce Side Effects?
Medically reviewed by Shahrzad Shadmani, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, founder of Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness (IPW Health). Published September 16, 2026. The medication is helping ...Read More - Can Mental Health Medications Be Adjusted to Reduce Side Effects?

Why Annual Wellness Visits Support Mental Health and Overall Well-Being
Medically reviewed by Shahrzad Shadmani, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, founder of Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness (IPW Health). Published September 16, 2026. You go in for ...Read More - Why Annual Wellness Visits Support Mental Health and Overall Well-Being

Why Weight Gain and Depression Often Occur Together
Medically reviewed by Shahrzad Shadmani, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, founder of Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness (IPW Health). Published September 16, 2026. Something has shifted, and ...Read More - Why Weight Gain and Depression Often Occur Together

Anger, Irritability & Mood Disorders
Medically reviewed by Shahrzad Shadmani, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, founder of Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness (IPW Health). Published September 16, 2026. You snapped at someone ...Read More - Anger, Irritability & Mood Disorders