Once you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, the next step is to find one or more effective treatment options that address the chemical imbalances in your brain to promote a higher quality of life. Unfortunately, physicians do not always prescribe the right type or dosage of medication when a patient is first diagnosed. It can take months or even years to find an effective treatment that works in conjunction with the patient’s other medications, personal health risks, and lifestyle factors.
Whether you are struggling with insomnia, anxiety, or another serious disorder, our goal at Synchronous Mental Health is to help patients optimize their health through medication management. Through this service, experienced nurse practitioners work with patients to ensure they have a long-term treatment plan that addresses their mental health needs without negatively impacting their life.
It is never too late to adjust your prescriptions if they are not working for you. Below we have explained a few ways that medication management can improve your mental health.
Managing an individual’s mental health is a delicate task, which can result in a variety of negative side effects if the patient is misdiagnosed or prescribed the wrong medication. Every person is different, and even if two patients are battling the same mental illness, they may not respond well to the same treatments or dosage. Additionally, if the patient is taking other medications, it is important to find an option that does not hinder the effectiveness of their current prescriptions or cause a negative reaction. For example, those suffering from bipolarism may not be able to take certain types of antidepressants, as they may trigger manic episodes. With the help of a nurse practitioner who is trained in medication management, patients are better able to fine tune their medications to support their mental health.
If you are currently taking a medication that does not quite manage the symptoms of your illness, a nurse practitioner can work with you to either adjust the dosage of your current medication, or find a new treatment that works better for you. For nearly every mental illness, there are several pharmaceutical drugs that have proven to work as effective, long-term treatment options. Our team at Synchronous Mental Health will help find a sustainable solution that improves your life.
The idea of taking several medications for an extended period of time is daunting for most people. When patients are prescribed multiple drugs to address various health issues, they run the risk of developing harmful conditions such as polypharmacy. Unfortunately, patients who do not maintain an open dialogue with their physicians may not know when it is appropriate to stop taking one medication or switch to a prescription that addresses multiple disorders such as depression and PTSD. Medication management services serve as a way to reduce the number of drugs the patient is taking by exploring other options.
Our mental health is highly susceptible to our changing circumstances throughout life. For example, those who experience the sudden loss of a loved one may develop symptoms of PTSD or undergo an extended period of depression. Conversely, patients who consistently take a medication for years may find that they are able to safely stop due to new pathways being formed in the brain. The key is to regularly consult with a healthcare professional so that you can manage your changing health status, and adjust your medications accordingly.
Contact us today to get the support you need through our medication management services.
