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Mark Merritt MSN,
MBA, PMHNP-BC

Mark Merritt is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Since 2021 he has practiced in the triangle. With an extensive educational background, including a Master of Science in Nursing specializing and psychiatric , mental health nursing, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Mark utilizes his training and experience in population and individual based settings to provide a diverse understanding to each individual’s unique presentation as well as enhance the well-being of his community.

Meet Mark

Mark has extensive experience across various healthcare settings, including Emergency Departments, Inpatient Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatry, and Substance Abuse Centers. This diverse background provides him with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges patients face at different levels of care, fueling his commitment to continuity of care and improving patient outcomes.

Mark began his career as a registered nurse in one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Alabama. He later transitioned to working in an inpatient Acute Behavioral Health Unit. His dedication earned him the role of Charge Nurse, where he focused on: Patient Care, Advocacy, Process Improvement, Staff Education .

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Mark has worked alongside Duke and Yale-trained psychiatrists and addictionologists, while practicing in both general psychiatry and addiction.

Mark treats a wide range of mental health challenges, including: Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Trauma-Stress Related Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Psychotic Disorders.

An educator and mentor, Mark has been featured in alumni panels for the UAB Ryals School of Public Health, hosted educational sessions for the Birmingham BAR Association, and developed and executed curriculum for high school students. He has also served as a clinical instructor, specializing in psychiatric and addiction nursing, inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals through education and mentorship.

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Phychaitry

  • At Kairos Integrative Health, we are dedicated to supporting your goals through a comprehensive and integrative approach. Our practice offers a range of services designed to meet your individual needs, ensuring that you receive care that helps you meet your goals.

What is Integrative Psychiatry?

Integrative psychiatry is an approach to mental health care that combines traditional psychiatric practices with alternative, complementary, and holistic therapies to treat the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. It aims to address not only the symptoms of mental health conditions but also the root causes, considering the interplay between psychological, biological, emotional, and environmental factors.

Key Features of Integrative Psychiatry:

  1. 1. Comprehensive Approach:
  • Integrative psychiatry looks at all aspects of a person’s well-being, recognizing that mental health disorders can be influenced by physical health, lifestyle, trauma, social context, and emotional balance.
  1. 2. Combination of Conventional and Alternative Treatments:
  • While traditional psychiatric methods like psychotherapy and medication are often used, integrative psychiatry also incorporates other treatments such as:
  • Nutritional and dietary interventions
  • Mind-body techniques
  • Herbal supplements and vitamins
  • Exercise and physical activity
  1. 3. Focus on Personalized Care:
  • Integrative psychiatry takes a highly personalized approach to treatment, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of the individual. It seeks to create a holistic treatment plan based on the person’s specific symptoms, lifestyle, genetic predispositions, and personal preferences.
  1. 4. Prevention and Wellness:
  • This approach emphasizes not only treating mental health issues but also promoting long-term wellness and preventing mental health problems from arising in the first place. This could involve lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, and cultivating resilience.