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.

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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.

Sonia Mia Diaz, MD 10/1/26 Sonia Mia Diaz, MD 10/1/26

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.

Sonia Mia Diaz, MD 4/14/26 Sonia Mia Diaz, MD 4/14/26

What "Neuropsychiatric Optimization" Actually Means

The word "optimization" appears often in health content, yet it is rarely defined.