Psychiatric Medication Management

Medication management at Brinkley Brown is an evidence-based approach that uses medication as part of an overall treatment plan. Medication Management for mental health concerns is a specialty. The goal is to reduce symptoms and improve functioning while minimizing side effects and risks associated with taking certain types of medications. Getting your medications right so you can feel better is critical to your wellbeing.

The benefits of psychiatric medications include improved symptom control, increased functioning, a better quality of life, reduced risk for mental health relapse or recurrence, and decreased hospitalizations due to psychiatric emergencies. Medication management is commonly used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and more. In some cases, it may also be used to help manage physical symptoms associated with these conditions. 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.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatric Physicians Assistants have advanced degrees, specialized trainings and extensive knowledge in providing this care. Your provider will spend significant time working with you to gather your physical and mental health history, reviewing diagnoses, analyzing past and current medications and developing a treatment plan recommending the appropriate medication at the right dose. Once a medication has been prescribed, your provider will monitor your response to medication and make adjustments as needed.

Medication Management meetings may occur in the office or via telehealth or a combination of both.