The states with the highest average salaries for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are Washington ($160,000), Maryland ($154,000), New York ($153,000), Virginia ($151,000), Colorado ($148,000), Nebraska ($147,000), Delaware ($147,000), South Carolina ($146,000), California ($145,000), and Arkansas ($145,000).

PMHNPs - work in mental health settings, specializing in mental health, diagnosing conditions, prescribing meds, and sometimes offering therapy.

FNPs - work in primary care offices with a focus on primary care, managing patients' overall health across their lifespan.

The best cities for psychiatric nurse practitioners are Glendale, AZ, Saint Paul, MN, and Newark, NJ

PMHNPs are mental health APRNs who assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. They conduct evaluations, prescribe medications, and may provide therapy (depending on location). They create personalized treatment plans, monitor progress, and offer ongoing support and education to patients and families. PMHNPs work in various settings, increasing access to mental health care.