After the initial appointment, patients will return for follow-up appointments to monitor their medications. This is the “medication management,” aspect of psychiatric care. Our providers assess the effectiveness of medication over a course of time to determine if the treatment meets the patient’s goals.
Every individual is unique. Through careful monitoring and ongoing discussion, we find the right medication and treatment plan to improve the patient’s mental health.
The use of prescription medications introduces potential risks and side effects, as with any medication. These are all discussed in detail, and weighed against the benefits of the medications, with each patient. Not all patients and not all psychiatric problems need medicines, but there are certainly instances where prescription medicines can be an extremely helpful component of a patient’s mental health recovery journey.
