Medication Management

Medication management allows patients to move past undesirable mental health symptoms and reconnect with themselves, which can improve mental health. At Psychiatric and Wellness Connect LLC, a telehealth-based psychiatric and mental health practice in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Deborah Obinwa, NP, manages medications and follows up with patients to ensure safety and effectiveness. If you take one or more prescriptions for a mental health condition or disorder, you can benefit from medication management. Call to schedule a telehealth visit. Or request an appointment online, which is fast and convenient.

What is the role of medication management?

Medication management is a service that’s often necessary for people experiencing symptoms of mental illness. 

Psychiatric medications serve several purposes, like helping with mood regulation or increasing attention. At Psychiatric and Wellness Connect LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practioner Deborah Obinwa carefully studies patients' medical histories to determine the best medications.

Medication will deliver its best results if you take it consistently and according to your provider’s instructions. There are many medicine classes; some options may be more effective for you than others.

Which psychiatric conditions benefit most from medication management?

You might be prescribed medication as part of your treatment for:

• Sleep disorders
• Mood disorders
• Depression
• Anxiety 
• Bipolar disorder
• Schizophrenia spectrum
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Many of these medications work by changing the chemistry in the brain in some way.

Is medication necessary?

Not all patients with mental health diagnoses benefit from taking medication. Sometimes, a combined therapy approach is more effective, such as combining medicine with psychotherapy (talk therapy) or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, reducing stress can also help to manage symptoms, make medication more effective, and improve quality of life.

Should you need medication, your Psychiatric and Wellness Connect LLC provider instructs you on how and when to take the medicine safely.

What happens during medication management follow-up visits?

Medication management telehealth visits typically last about 20-30 minutes. Deborah reviews your medications during these appointments to manage a condition or disorder. These are separate from other supportive therapy visits.

Deborah also checks on your progress with treatment. She asks about your mental stability on the new medication(s), encouraging you to discuss any changes or side effects since you started taking it. Your answers to these questions prompt your provider to keep your medication and dosage the same, adjust the dosage, taper you off, or start you on a new type.

Some medications and conditions require in-person initial assessments and follow-ups as needed. Deborah can collaborate with other mental health and health care professionals as needed.

The purpose of medication checks is to ensure that you benefit from the prescribed medicines. Psychiatric medications can positively affect mood and thinking, improving overall health and quality of life.

For more information on medication management for general mental health, call Psychiatric and Wellness Connect LLC or book an appointment online today.