Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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M Health is a woman-owned and woman-operated telemedicine practice focused on mental health, hormonal transitions, and metabolic health. Care is provided through secure video visits and focuses on evaluation, treatment planning, and medication management when appropriate.
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M Health commonly helps patients with:
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD and executive functioning concerns
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms
Hormone therapy evaluation and management
Sleep disruption
Metabolic and weight-related health concerns
Many patients experience overlap between mood, hormones, sleep, and metabolism, and care is designed with these connections in mind.
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M Health focuses on psychiatric and/or hormonal and metabolic evaluation and medication management.
Brief cognitive and behavioral strategies may be incorporated during visits when appropriate; however, ongoing psychotherapy or counseling services are not provided.
Patients who would benefit from regular therapy are encouraged to work with a licensed therapist alongside medication management.
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Yes. While M Health has a strong focus on women’s mental health and hormonal health, men are also welcome to schedule appointments.
Men may be evaluated and treated for:
anxiety and depression
ADHD and executive functioning concerns
psychiatric medication management
hormonal concerns, including testosterone evaluation and management when appropriate
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Yes. M Health provides evaluation for ADHD and executive functioning concerns in adults.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which means symptoms begin in childhood even if they were not recognized or diagnosed at the time. As part of the evaluation, we review your history of symptoms, including experiences during childhood, school, and early adulthood, along with current functioning.
Many adults begin to question whether they may have ADHD when they experience difficulty with focus, organization, or mental overload later in life. These symptoms can sometimes be related to ADHD, but they can also occur with conditions such as anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, hormonal changes, or significant cognitive load.
Some individuals may have anxiety, depression, ADHD, or another condition, and in many cases there can be overlap between these conditions. It is not uncommon for patients to have both ADHD and anxiety or depression, and careful evaluation helps determine how these factors may be interacting.
Part of the evaluation process involves exploring these possibilities to determine the most accurate diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment approach.
In some cases, patients may discover that their symptoms are not due to ADHD but instead reflect other treatable conditions or life stressors. While this can sometimes feel frustrating, identifying the underlying cause is an important step toward developing an effective treatment plan.
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No.
Prescription of stimulant medications is not guaranteed and depends on a comprehensive clinical evaluation and diagnostic criteria.
Alternative treatments or non-stimulant options may also be discussed when appropriate.
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Yes. M Health provides evaluation and treatment for perimenopause and menopause-related symptoms.
M Health is led by a Nationally Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) through The Menopause Society. This certification reflects advanced training and expertise in the evidence-based management of menopause and midlife hormonal health.
Perimenopause and menopause can affect many aspects of health, including:
mood changes and anxiety
sleep disruption
brain fog or difficulty concentrating
hot flashes and night sweats
low energy and fatigue
metabolic and weight changes
sexual health concerns
Because hormonal changes can affect both mental health and physical health, care at M Health focuses on understanding how these factors may interact.
Treatment may include hormone therapy when appropriate, non-hormonal medications, or other individualized strategies depending on symptoms, medical history, and patient goals.
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Yes.
Care may include evaluation of metabolic health and discussion of treatment options, including medications when appropriate.
Metabolic health is often closely connected with sleep, hormones, and mental health, and these factors are considered during treatment planning.
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GLP-1 medications may be considered when clinically appropriate after a medical evaluation and discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives.
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Appointments are conducted through secure video telemedicine.
Patients must be located in Montana during the visit and have a private location with reliable internet access.
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Most patients require a follow-up visit within 30 days after starting or adjusting treatment. Ongoing care typically involves visits every three months, though frequency may vary depending on clinical needs.
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Appointments must be cancelled or rescheduled at least 48 hours in advance. Late cancellations or missed appointments may result in a fee.
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M Health does not provide emergency services.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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M Health currently operates exclusively via secure telehealth across Montana, with in-person options planned for the future. Have questions or ready to connect? Reach us directly at (406) 442-3534.
How Care Works at M Health
M Health is a woman-owned and woman-operated telemedicine practice focused on the intersection of mental health, hormonal transitions, and metabolic health.
Many patients experience changes in mood, sleep, focus, and metabolism during hormonal shifts throughout life, including pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, and andropause. These transitions can influence mental health, energy, cognition, and metabolic function, and symptoms are often treated separately even though they are closely connected.
Some patients seek care for general psychiatric concerns, while others desire a hormone consultation for perimenopause or menopause symptoms. Care at M Health is designed to provide thoughtful evaluation and individualized treatment planning.
Evaluation may focus on mental health concerns alone, or more comprehensively when mood, hormonal, and metabolic factors may be interacting. The approach is tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.
Many patients come to M Health wondering whether their symptoms may be related to stress, ADHD, hormonal changes, trauma, sleep disruption, or metabolic health. Often the answer involves more than one factor, and care is designed to help clarify these connections and develop an effective treatment plan.
Step 1: Schedule an Appointment
Appointments are scheduled online through the patient portal. After scheduling, you will receive a brief pre-screening questionnaire to complete. This helps us better understand your concerns and ensure that the practice is a good fit for your needs.
Patients must:
• Be 16 years or older
• Be located in Montana during telehealth visits
• Have access to a private location and reliable internet connection
Step 2: Pre-Screen Review
Once your pre-screening questionnaire is submitted, responses are reviewed to ensure the practice is an appropriate fit for your needs.
If additional clarification is needed after reviewing the pre-screening information, we may reach out to you prior to your appointment.
Step 3: Complete Intake Forms
If approved, you will receive new patient intake forms through the patient portal to complete prior to your appointment.
These forms may include:
• medical history
• psychiatric history
• medication history
• symptom questionnaires
• consent forms
Completing these forms before the visit allows the appointment to focus on discussion, evaluation, and treatment planning.
Step 4: Initial Evaluation
The first appointment is a comprehensive evaluation. During this visit we may discuss:
• current symptoms
• mental health history
• hormonal and reproductive history
• sleep and lifestyle factors
• metabolic health
• previous treatments and medications
Many symptoms such as anxiety, brain fog, sleep disruption, mood changes, and weight changes may have overlapping causes. The goal of the evaluation is to understand the full picture.
Step 5: Treatment Planning
Treatment recommendations are individualized and may include:
• psychiatric medication management
• hormone therapy when appropriate
• metabolic or weight-related treatment options
• lifestyle and behavioral strategies
Some visits may also include brief cognitive or behavioral interventions, though ongoing psychotherapy is not provided by the practice.
Patients who would benefit from regular therapy are encouraged to work with a licensed therapist alongside medication management.
Step 6: Follow-Up Care
Follow-up visits are important to monitor symptoms, review treatment response, and adjust treatment as needed.
In most cases:
• a follow-up visit is recommended within 30 days after starting or adjusting treatment
• ongoing follow-up visits typically occur every three months, or as clinically appropriate
Laboratory Testing
Evaluation and treatment at M Health may require laboratory testing. This may include blood tests or urine testing, depending on the clinical situation.
For perimenopause, menopause, and metabolic health, laboratory testing may be used to evaluate hormone levels, metabolic markers, and other relevant health indicators.
For mental health care, laboratory testing may also be recommended to help evaluate potential medical contributors to symptoms and to ensure safe prescribing of certain medications. Certain medications may also require periodic laboratory monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Recent laboratory results from the past 1–2 years may sometimes be used when appropriate. However, additional or updated testing may be required before certain treatments can be initiated or continued.
Some laboratory companies have policies that make it difficult for outside providers to order testing. In these situations, patients may be asked to obtain laboratory testing through their primary care provider (PCP). If this occurs, clear guidance will be provided regarding which tests are recommended so testing can be completed efficiently.
Treatment recommendations may be adjusted once laboratory results are available.
You’re Not Alone.
You are navigating a significant biological transition, and we understand the unique psychological architecture of the perimenopausal brain.
