Introduction
Starting or changing a medication can bring up a lot of questions. Will it help? What side effects should I watch for? How long until I notice a difference? Medication management gives you a place to ask those questions and make decisions together with a qualified clinician.
Overview
What Is Medication Management?
Medication management is the ongoing process of prescribing, monitoring and adjusting psychiatric medication when it is clinically appropriate. It includes regular follow-up visits to review how you’re feeling, any side effects, and whether your plan still fits your goals.
Medication is often most helpful as one part of a broader plan that may also include therapy, lifestyle support and psychoeducation.
Your visit
What to Expect
A clear review
We’ll review your history, current medications and any past experiences with treatment.
Informed options
If medication may help, we’ll explain options, how they work, possible side effects and what to expect, all in plain language.
Regular follow-up
Follow-up visits give us a chance to check progress, address side effects and adjust your plan when needed.
Coordination
With your permission, we can coordinate with your primary care provider or other members of your care team.
Who it may help
Who This Service May Help
- People who have completed a psychiatric evaluation and are considering medication
- Adolescents and adults already taking psychiatric medication who need ongoing management
- People who have had side effects or mixed results with past medications
- Anyone who wants to better understand their medication options
Only a qualified clinician can recommend what’s right for you. If you’re unsure, a psychiatric evaluation is a good place to start.
Our approach
How We Approach Medication Management
We believe medication decisions should be shared decisions. You’ll never be pressured to take a medication, and your concerns and preferences matter. We aim to use the lowest effective approach, monitor carefully, and adjust thoughtfully.
Please never stop or change a medication on your own without talking with your prescriber first. Some medications need to be adjusted gradually.
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FAQ
Common Questions
Visit frequency depends on your needs and your treatment plan. Visits are usually more frequent when starting or adjusting a medication and may become less frequent once things are stable.
In many cases, yes, when telehealth is clinically appropriate and permitted for your situation and location. We’ll discuss what makes sense for you.
That’s your choice. We can talk about other options such as therapy, psychoeducation and lifestyle strategies, and revisit the conversation any time.
Please contact us to discuss your situation. A clinician will typically need to complete an evaluation before taking over prescribing.