Clear, responsible psychiatric education.
Kevin Lazar, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC is available for expert commentary, interviews, and practical education for healthcare and community audiences.
Professional bio
Kevin Lazar, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and founder of Wellness RX. He provides telehealth psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children age 6 and older, adolescents, and adults located in New Mexico. His background includes progressive-care nursing, psychiatric nursing, nursing education, and health informatics. His communication style is practical, evidence-aware, and focused on helping patients and families understand what to expect from care.
Useful topics, explained without hype.
Commentary stays within professional scope and is educational, not individualized medical advice.
Psychiatric care
What patients can expect from psychiatric evaluation and medication management, including telehealth visits and follow-up care.
Children and families
How parents and caregivers can prepare children and teens for a psychiatric visit and participate in shared decision-making.
Common concerns
General education about ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, sleep, and when an evaluation may be useful.
Collaborative care
How therapists, primary-care clinicians, families, and psychiatric prescribers can support continuity while respecting their distinct roles.
Patient communication
Plain-language health education, preparing useful questions, and making complex information easier to understand.
Health informatics
Practical perspectives on clinical technology, digital workflows, and responsible communication in healthcare.
Education built for referral partners.
Talks can be adapted for therapists, pediatric practices, primary-care teams, school professionals, parent groups, and behavioral-health organizations.
When Medication Evaluation May Help
A practical framework for recognizing when a patient may benefit from psychiatric evaluation and what information makes a referral more useful.
Preparing Families for a Telehealth Psychiatric Evaluation
What to gather, who should attend, how the visit works, and how to help a young person participate.
Keeping Therapy and Medication Management Connected
Role clarity, useful communication, and practical ways to reduce fragmentation without blurring clinical responsibilities.
Credentials and verification
- PMHNP-BC: Board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center through December 1, 2030
- New Mexico APRN-CNP license 87531: Active through April 30, 2027
- NPI 1265397020: Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner record
Editorial boundaries
Kevin does not provide individual diagnosis or treatment advice through interviews, discuss confidential patient information, promise outcomes, or endorse a product in exchange for coverage.
Clinical content follows the Wellness RX editorial standards. Published materials identify sources and distinguish general education from individualized care.
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Page reviewed July 27, 2026.