What Is Psychiatric Medication Management and Why Do I Need It?

Finding the right psychiatric medication for mental health conditions can feel like a never-ending trial and error situation, especially when you’re working with a PCP (primary care physician) such as a family doctor or primary care practitioner. They can be helpful for receiving a diagnosis and providing an initial treatment plan, but they don’t always have the necessary training or experience to handle the complicated nuances of psychiatric medication management.  Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners like Erin Jones of Revival Psychiatry in Mesa, Arizona, have extensive knowledge and specialized training in providing this care.

Getting your medications right so you can feel better is critical to your wellbeing. Psychiatric medication management, alone or with psychotherapy, can be an important piece as you begin the process of finding healing and balance, leading to a good quality of life.  It is most effective when patients receive medication management at the same practice that they’re also receiving therapy at, as your providers can easily collaborate on your care and treatment plan. 

We understand that everyone is different, and we create a psychiatric medication management plan personalized to your unique needs. Our thorough approach to medication management involves carefully evaluating your physical and mental health before changing or adding psychiatric meds. In some cases, this will include ordering lab tests to pinpoint underlying medical conditions possibly contributing to your mental health.

What is Psychiatric Medication Management?

Psychiatric medication management is the process of working with a psychiatrist to ensure that your psychiatric medications are effective and safe. This may include changing doses, switching medications, or adding new drugs.

It is essential to have regular Psychiatric Medication Management appointments because mental health conditions can change over time. Medications that were once effective may become less so or may cause new side effects.

Psychiatric Medication Management exists specifically to help manage a patient’s mental health disorder(s). Providers prescribe different medications such as mood stabilizers, antidepressants, depressants, antipsychotic, anxiolytic, and stimulant medications. Medication is not always necessary depending on the severity of your condition.

Who Should Consider Psychiatric Medication Management?

If you are taking psychiatric meds or are considering starting psychiatric medication, you should consider psychiatric medicine management.

Psychiatric medication can be an important part of treatment for many mental health conditions, but it is not always necessary. Some people with mental illness find that therapy, self-care, and support from loved ones are enough to manage their symptoms.

Others find that psychiatric medication is necessary to help them function and feel well. If you are considering starting medication or are not sure if your current medication is working, psychiatric medication management can help.

If you’re interested in medication, you would want to see a trained mental health professional that has the licensing to prescribe medication, such as a psychiatrist or a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, like Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Erin Jones of Revival Psychiatry. Revival Psychiatry serves patients in this capacity throughout the Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale Arizona areas. If you do not currently have access to a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner or if you are unsure of which type of mental health care provider is best for you, it may be beneficial to consult with your primary care physician to discuss your options.  

Erin Jones, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP, of Revival Psychiatry, serves patients throughout the Valley in Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Gilbert and beyond from her office in Mesa and via virtual visits.

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