For patients & families · Virginia and Florida
Welmivia Guides
Clear, evidence-based answers about mental health, medications, and finding the right psychiatric care, from Sonia Mia Diaz, MD.
For patients and families in Virginia and Florida, whether you have Original Medicare or pay privately. Perspectives are Dr. Diaz's essays on how clinical decisions actually get made.
Depression in Older Adults: What Is Aging and What Is Not
In later life, depression often looks like fatigue, withdrawal, or poor sleep rather than sadness. Signs to watch for, the overlap with memory, and what helps.
How to Find Psychiatric Care for a Parent With Medicare
When to look for help, how to check your parent’s Medicare coverage, what to ask a practice, and what to have ready for the first visit.
Sleeping Pills After 60: What to Ask Before the Next Refill
After 60, common sleeping pills add little sleep and raise the risk of falls and confusion. What the research shows, better options, and what to ask.
Does Original Medicare Cover Psychiatric Care by Video?
Yes. Original Medicare Part B covers psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy by video from home. What you pay in 2026 and how to check your coverage.
