Psychiatric Medical Association of New Mexico
The Psychiatric Medical Association of New Mexico (PMANM) is the New Mexico professional association for nearly 200 psychiatric physicians. PMANM is affiliated with the American Psychiatric Association (APA) with more than 38,500 members world wide.
Contact us:
psychiatricnm@pmanm.org
PMANM President
Robert Olsen, M.D., graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and trained in psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. He has worked on the staffs of Presbyterian Medical Group in Albuquerque and Providence Medical Group in Portland providing care in settings including inpatient, outpatient, emergency room psychiatry, and consult-liaison for adults ranging in ages from 18-90, before opening his office in SE Portland in 2014. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He spends free time with friends and family, his 2 dogs, doing yoga, traveling and enjoying the outdoors.
News
From APA 
Rachel Johnston, Regional Director/ State Government Relations from the APA, provided us with the following headlines from Psychiatric News and an Advocacy update.
What to Expect in 2026 – Medicare Payment, Quality and Telehealth Policies
On Tuesday, December 2 from 12-12:30p ET, APA will provide a concise update on key Medicare policy changes affecting psychiatric practice that take effect January 1, 2026. This session will review finalized Medicare policies influenced by APA’s advocacy efforts, including updates on payment, coverage of services, and telehealth regulations. We’ll also provide the latest information on telehealth and teleprescribing of controlled substances. Please register for this webinar here
Rejoyn: First App Cleared by FDA for Depression; Cost, Efficacy Unclear
Linda M. Richmond
A new smartphone app promises to help treat people who don’t fully respond to their antidepressant. Whether insurance will cover it and whether apps that go through the FDA clearance process will ultimately reach patients remains unclear.
Calls to Poison Centers Involving Psilocybin Rising in Youth
Terri D’Arrigo
Decriminalization, legalization of psilocybin likely play roles in both increased exposure and poisoning.
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PMANM Spring 2026 Conference
April 2026
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