Psychiatric Medication Management
When a psychiatrist or a psychotherapy professional oversees the prescription of an
individual’s medication for mental health problems, the process is called medication management.
The nurse in charge of the individual gives the psychiatrist regular follow-ups to ensure the
dosage is correct and examines the symptoms. For comorbid mental health conditions, the
medication could be for the long-term while for others, it may be short-term.
RHS provides exceptional medication management to patients suffering from various
mental health conditions so that they can continue to have a normal life without worries.
Through our comprehensive care, we strive to deliver customized treatment plans which
can be of maximum benefit to each of our patients.
Conditions Treated
The condition that may require medication management include depression, anxiety, panic
attacks, fear, pain, insomnia, hallucinations, bipolar disorder, mood swings, and ADHD
among others.
Procedure
An initial meeting of medication management normally lasts an hour. Here, the psychiatrist evaluates the individual’s condition to get an understanding of his mental health condition and what he expects from the treatment.
Next, he will ask the patient about the medication and its dosage he takes currently. The doctor will also need to know the effect the medication has on the individual and any side effects. The medical practitioner will then write up a prescription of medication that he would like the patient to take. Every month, the individual will be expected to meet his psychiatrist for a 30-minute pre-scheduled meeting.
Uses of Medication Management
Several reasons make medication management as important as it is today. People with mental health issues sometimes do not have sufficient therapy, take an overdose of medication, or
may not adhere to their prescribed dosages. Here’s where medication management comes
into play. Some of its key benefits are:
- It assesses a patient’s true needs for medication by doing a battery of tests.
- It understands how a patient’s health condition and his comorbidities can impact his medication therapy.
- Medication management requires the cooperation of all kinds of medical experts. The guidance provided by these experts can address those obstacles that the pharmacist can miss.
- Medication management calls for the engagement of the patient with the doctors treating him.
- An ongoing review is done for patients so that any changes to the dosage and medication can be made.
Types of Medication Used to Treat Mental Health
The type of psychiatric medication management the doctor prescribes depends on one’s symptoms. They include stimulants, antidepressants, anxiety medication, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers.