Psychiatric medication management
Why might you need a dedicated provider to prescribe psychiatric medications?
Psychiatric medication management is the process of working with a mental health professional to find the most appropriate medication or medications to treat a mental health condition. There are several reasons why someone might see a mental health professional specifically for psychiatric medication management:
1. To diagnose a mental health condition
Our clinicians are trained to identify and accurately diagnose specific mental health conditions that may have been over looked or under-treated in the past.
2. To find the right medication
Our mental health professionals work with patients to find the most appropriate medication or combination of medications to treat their condition. This may involve trying different medications or adjusting the dosage of a current medication.
3. To monitor side effects
Psychiatric medications, like all medications may have side effects. Close monitoring by a dedicated clinician can help identify and mitigate those side effects.
4: To monitor effectiveness
There are countless options when it comes to psychiatric medications, finding the solution that's right for you takes time and a dedicated professional