Psychiatric Medication Management
Psychiatric medication management begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your current symptoms, mental health and medical history, previous treatment, medication history, daily functioning, and personal goals.
Treatment is individualized and may include starting a new medication, adjusting or continuing an existing medication, addressing side effects, or gradually tapering medication when clinically appropriate.
Medication management may include:
Review of current symptoms and treatment progress
Medication selection and dose adjustments
Monitoring for effectiveness and side effects
Medication simplification or gradual tapering
Ongoing follow-up and treatment planning
Coordination with other healthcare professionals when needed
Controlled Medications
Controlled medications, including stimulants, may be considered when clinically appropriate and permitted by applicable laws and prescribing requirements. Prescribing is not guaranteed and is based on the clinical evaluation, treatment history, safety considerations, and the need for appropriate monitoring.
Prior treatment records, prescription-monitoring information, additional screening, or follow-up monitoring may be required before or during treatment with a controlled medication.
Medication is only one part of treatment. Recommendations are made collaboratively and may also include psychotherapy, behavioral strategies, lifestyle changes, laboratory testing, or coordination with other members of your healthcare team.
Schedule an AppointmentAreas commonly addressed include
ADHD evaluation and treatment
Assessment of attention, focus, impulsivity, executive functioning, task completion, motivation, and how symptoms impact school, work, relationships, and daily responsibilities.
Anxiety management
Treatment for generalized anxiety, panic symptoms, social anxiety, situational anxiety, racing thoughts, restlessness, and physical symptoms of anxiety.
Depression treatment
Evaluation and treatment of low mood, low motivation, fatigue, hopelessness, irritability, poor concentration, and loss of interest.
Mood disorder stabilization
Treatment for mood instability, bipolar disorder, irritability, impulsivity, mood swings, and emotional dysregulation.
Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
Evaluation and management of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and related conditions, including symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and functional impairment.
Sleep and insomnia management
Support for difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, disrupted sleep patterns, nightmares, and medication-related sleep concerns.
Trauma-related symptoms
Medication management and supportive treatment for symptoms related to trauma, including hypervigilance, irritability, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and mood changes.
Medication review and optimization
Review of current medications to improve effectiveness, reduce side effects, simplify regimens when possible, and ensure treatment remains aligned with current symptoms and goals.
Medication tapering and de-prescribing
Careful reduction or discontinuation of medications when clinically appropriate, with monitoring for withdrawal symptoms, symptom recurrence, and overall stability.
Psychiatric care is focused on reducing symptoms, improving functioning, and helping clients feel more consistent and in control in their daily lives.