Medication Management Psychiatrists in Orlando, FL

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OPA Behavioral Health
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32809
We kindly request that when calling our office, please specify what service you are in need of: Psychotherapy, Medication Management, or both.
OPA Behavioral Health was established in 2005. Our ultimate goal is to ensure we do everything possible to help our patients maintain happy, productive and successful lives. Please visit one of our 6 beautiful locations in Central FL: Lakeland, Lake Mary, Ocoee, Kissimmee, Orlando, and Jacksonville. OPA prides itself on having Providers (MD, PMHNP, APRN, PA-C) and Mental Health Counselors and FL Registered Interns that are dedicated, compassionate, and innovative. Our excellent reputation is a reflection of our commitment to actively support continuous quality improvement and providing exceptional care via proven treatments.
We kindly request that when calling our office, please specify what service you are in need of: Psychotherapy, Medication Management, or both.
OPA Behavioral Health was established in 2005. Our ultimate goal is to ensure we do everything possible to help our patients maintain happy, productive and successful lives. Please visit one of our 6 beautiful locations in Central FL: Lakeland, Lake Mary, Ocoee, Kissimmee, Orlando, and Jacksonville. OPA prides itself on having Providers (MD, PMHNP, APRN, PA-C) and Mental Health Counselors and FL Registered Interns that are dedicated, compassionate, and innovative. Our excellent reputation is a reflection of our commitment to actively support continuous quality improvement and providing exceptional care via proven treatments.
(407) 440-0643 View (407) 440-0643
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Joel David Ortega
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP -, BC
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32827
Hi ! my name is Joel David Ortega and I am a board-certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, specializing in medication management of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder for children and adults ages 7-99. I have ten years of experience as an in-patient registered nurse working with underserved populations in a rural state hospitals.
Hi ! my name is Joel David Ortega and I am a board-certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, specializing in medication management of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder for children and adults ages 7-99. I have ten years of experience as an in-patient registered nurse working with underserved populations in a rural state hospitals.
(407) 378-2157 View (407) 378-2157
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Joan Brise
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801
She aims to provide an experience that is therapeutic, convenient, and transparent by demonstrating compassion, incorporating therapy and medication management while increasing access to care.
Joan S. Brise is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Florida who has been practicing since 2015. She has a BSN from Florida International University, an MSN, Adult-Gerontology Primary care Nurse Practitioner from Florida A&M University, and a Post Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from Wilkes University. Joan provides high quality, evidence based and compassionate care to improve the mental health and overall wellbeing of the adolescent, adult, and elderly client.
She aims to provide an experience that is therapeutic, convenient, and transparent by demonstrating compassion, incorporating therapy and medication management while increasing access to care.
Joan S. Brise is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Florida who has been practicing since 2015. She has a BSN from Florida International University, an MSN, Adult-Gerontology Primary care Nurse Practitioner from Florida A&M University, and a Post Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from Wilkes University. Joan provides high quality, evidence based and compassionate care to improve the mental health and overall wellbeing of the adolescent, adult, and elderly client.
(407) 502-5334 View (407) 502-5334
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Schevon Pierre
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32804  (Online Only)
At Curatif Behavioral Health, we offer medication management and psychotherapy services.
Accepting New Clients! In Psychiatry, I learned that giving of myself, listening, caring, without judgement, was necessary to facilitate a therapeutic relationship and to help my clients heal. I have a family member who suffers with schizophrenia, so I have personal experience with the struggles of the person who suffers with mental illness. I can also empathize with the heart aches of the family who try to be supportive and often lose hope. I am grateful to be able to do what I love and make a difference in the lives of others.
At Curatif Behavioral Health, we offer medication management and psychotherapy services.
Accepting New Clients! In Psychiatry, I learned that giving of myself, listening, caring, without judgement, was necessary to facilitate a therapeutic relationship and to help my clients heal. I have a family member who suffers with schizophrenia, so I have personal experience with the struggles of the person who suffers with mental illness. I can also empathize with the heart aches of the family who try to be supportive and often lose hope. I am grateful to be able to do what I love and make a difference in the lives of others.
(321) 401-6139 View (321) 401-6139
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Tequila Golden
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-C, FNP-C, AAPRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32819
Tequila Golden is a dual certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family NP. Our office provide both in-person and telehealth psychiatric care. She has several years of experience treating mental health conditions and Primary Care. She specializes in Depression, Dementia, Anxiety, weight management, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Primary care and more. She conduct psychiatric evaluations, offer med medication management, emotional support and interpersonal therapy. She is very passionate about providing quality, compassionate and comprehensive mental health care.
Tequila Golden is a dual certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family NP. Our office provide both in-person and telehealth psychiatric care. She has several years of experience treating mental health conditions and Primary Care. She specializes in Depression, Dementia, Anxiety, weight management, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Primary care and more. She conduct psychiatric evaluations, offer med medication management, emotional support and interpersonal therapy. She is very passionate about providing quality, compassionate and comprehensive mental health care.
(407) 809-8823 View (407) 809-8823
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Mary Kathryn Parham
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32803  (Online Only)
Dedicated to building long-lasting relationships based on compassionate care, integrity and professional expertise, I offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and judicious medication management in a collaborative manner for optimal outcomes.
I’m a dual-board certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner operating a private practice seeing patients via secure online video visits as a modern era house call. Trained in primary care at the University of South Carolina and in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University, my board certifications are in family medicine and in general child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. My approach is to observe and listen with curiosity and optimism to the individual seeking mental health care, so that we may then have a conversation and learn how to best collaborate to secure all the good that is possible.
Dedicated to building long-lasting relationships based on compassionate care, integrity and professional expertise, I offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and judicious medication management in a collaborative manner for optimal outcomes.
I’m a dual-board certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner operating a private practice seeing patients via secure online video visits as a modern era house call. Trained in primary care at the University of South Carolina and in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University, my board certifications are in family medicine and in general child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. My approach is to observe and listen with curiosity and optimism to the individual seeking mental health care, so that we may then have a conversation and learn how to best collaborate to secure all the good that is possible.
(689) 407-7440 View (689) 407-7440
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Sharon R Carver
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32801
Through medication management and compassionate care, I've walked alongside children, adults, and the elderly, advocating for freedom from trauma.
Appointments available within 7 days! If you're struggling with the weight of depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, or substance abuse, and you've sought advice without finding the right answers, know that I'm here for you. I will bring an unbiased approach, blending traditional therapeutic techniques with careful medication management to create a personalized plan just for you. Let's embark on this journey together, overcoming challenges and shaping a path toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
Through medication management and compassionate care, I've walked alongside children, adults, and the elderly, advocating for freedom from trauma.
Appointments available within 7 days! If you're struggling with the weight of depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, or substance abuse, and you've sought advice without finding the right answers, know that I'm here for you. I will bring an unbiased approach, blending traditional therapeutic techniques with careful medication management to create a personalized plan just for you. Let's embark on this journey together, overcoming challenges and shaping a path toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
(813) 303-0555 View (813) 303-0555
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All Around Health And Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32835  (Online Only)
Welcome to All Around Health And Wellness! We are a specialty clinic for the treatments of Psychiatric, Mental Health, and Family Medicine. We treat patients from age 12 and up, through a combination of medication management and individual/family therapy. Our multidisciplinary team consists of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners,physician assistant and therapists. We provide professional outpatient services telehealth. Schedule an appointment today!
Welcome to All Around Health And Wellness! We are a specialty clinic for the treatments of Psychiatric, Mental Health, and Family Medicine. We treat patients from age 12 and up, through a combination of medication management and individual/family therapy. Our multidisciplinary team consists of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners,physician assistant and therapists. We provide professional outpatient services telehealth. Schedule an appointment today!
(321) 231-7332 View (321) 231-7332
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Hope Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, APRN
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801
If you do therapy on a regular basis, it makes the medication management easier and it saves you a lot of time if you don't have to go to 2 different practitioners! Being functional in nature, we avoid meds that can create longterm addictions where all possible.
Hi, am the owner/ head Clinician at Hope Mental Health. When you come see me, you will get 2 providers in your care. Myself and one of my fabulous student/interns. The latter will take your medical/psych history and then I will come on and join to create the treatment plan and prescribe meds when evaluation is complete. On subsequent visits, you will see the student/intern and he/she will bring me on when needed when a change is needed to meds or the treatment plan. Our practice is integrative/functional in nature, meaning that we combine traditional psych meds with supplements, including vitamins to treat the root problem.
If you do therapy on a regular basis, it makes the medication management easier and it saves you a lot of time if you don't have to go to 2 different practitioners! Being functional in nature, we avoid meds that can create longterm addictions where all possible.
Hi, am the owner/ head Clinician at Hope Mental Health. When you come see me, you will get 2 providers in your care. Myself and one of my fabulous student/interns. The latter will take your medical/psych history and then I will come on and join to create the treatment plan and prescribe meds when evaluation is complete. On subsequent visits, you will see the student/intern and he/she will bring me on when needed when a change is needed to meds or the treatment plan. Our practice is integrative/functional in nature, meaning that we combine traditional psych meds with supplements, including vitamins to treat the root problem.
(561) 872-2982 View (561) 872-2982
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VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801  (Online Only)
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations, talk therapy, and medication management. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. Affordable visit rates. Accepting Medicare, Avmed, Optum/UHC/UBH, UMR and Cigna (Evernorth) insurances.
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations, talk therapy, and medication management. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. Affordable visit rates. Accepting Medicare, Avmed, Optum/UHC/UBH, UMR and Cigna (Evernorth) insurances.
(786) 460-2959 View (786) 460-2959
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Regional Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32819  (Online Only)
Dr. Lina Perez is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist, Bilingual in English & Spanish. She currently treats clients aged 18 & up. Sessions are conducted virtually (using a HIPAA compliant platform). We understand that medication management is not the only solution. The lifestyle that precipitated the stress response in the first plans needs to change. We aim to uses the lowest effective dose and help people to eventually not depend on medication. Throughout the years it has been important to her to treat members of the hispanic population in her places of work, which is an often underserved portion of the community.
Dr. Lina Perez is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist, Bilingual in English & Spanish. She currently treats clients aged 18 & up. Sessions are conducted virtually (using a HIPAA compliant platform). We understand that medication management is not the only solution. The lifestyle that precipitated the stress response in the first plans needs to change. We aim to uses the lowest effective dose and help people to eventually not depend on medication. Throughout the years it has been important to her to treat members of the hispanic population in her places of work, which is an often underserved portion of the community.
(407) 537-5576 View (407) 537-5576
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Carolyn A. McClinton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32804
I provide medication management using the lowest dose and the least number of medication for the most optimal benefits, and psycho therapy, to address a wide variety of psychiatric conditions.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with patients across the lifespan. My goal is to help each patient achieve their personal health care goal through evidence based guidance while providing accessible, and quality mental health care to promote the well being of individuals and families. Treating patients with compassion and mutual respect not only provides the foundation for collaboration, but builds trust. Individualized care is based on their needs as a whole, while keeping in mind that mental health and well-being are just as important as our physical health in order to reach patient's full potential.
I provide medication management using the lowest dose and the least number of medication for the most optimal benefits, and psycho therapy, to address a wide variety of psychiatric conditions.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with patients across the lifespan. My goal is to help each patient achieve their personal health care goal through evidence based guidance while providing accessible, and quality mental health care to promote the well being of individuals and families. Treating patients with compassion and mutual respect not only provides the foundation for collaboration, but builds trust. Individualized care is based on their needs as a whole, while keeping in mind that mental health and well-being are just as important as our physical health in order to reach patient's full potential.
(904) 320-0712 View (904) 320-0712
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Rishell Tsujimoto-Ryzewski
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801  (Online Only)
Dr Tsujimoto-Ryzewski focuses on medication management and supportive psychotherapy.
Dr. Tsujimoto-Ryzewski is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. She received her medical degree from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. She completed her residency with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine where she served as a chief resident during her last year of training. Dr. Tsujimoto-Ryzewski has treated patients with a wide variety of diagnoses both during her residency and after her training while working at a busy private practice clinic as well as for the Veteran’s Administration.
Dr Tsujimoto-Ryzewski focuses on medication management and supportive psychotherapy.
Dr. Tsujimoto-Ryzewski is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. She received her medical degree from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. She completed her residency with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine where she served as a chief resident during her last year of training. Dr. Tsujimoto-Ryzewski has treated patients with a wide variety of diagnoses both during her residency and after her training while working at a busy private practice clinic as well as for the Veteran’s Administration.
(904) 774-2533 View (904) 774-2533
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Joyln Ferrell
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32802  (Online Only)
Ferrell provides medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy.
Dr. Joyln Ferrell is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in providing patient-centered care to treat depression and anxiety disorders. She enjoys working with patients to improve their quality of life and helping them reach their specific treatment goals. She received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, and completed her residency training in psychiatry at VA Boston/Harvard Medical School with significant training experiences at McLean Hospital. She additionally completed a fellowship in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research.
Ferrell provides medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy.
Dr. Joyln Ferrell is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in providing patient-centered care to treat depression and anxiety disorders. She enjoys working with patients to improve their quality of life and helping them reach their specific treatment goals. She received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, and completed her residency training in psychiatry at VA Boston/Harvard Medical School with significant training experiences at McLean Hospital. She additionally completed a fellowship in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research.
(904) 467-1059 View (904) 467-1059
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Richard Hess
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801  (Online Only)
Talkiatry takes medication management seriously.
Dr. Hess is double board-certified in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. He has more than 24 years of experience providing patients with compassionate psychiatric care for depressive and bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and dementia.
Talkiatry takes medication management seriously.
Dr. Hess is double board-certified in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. He has more than 24 years of experience providing patients with compassionate psychiatric care for depressive and bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and dementia.
(929) 205-3647 View (929) 205-3647
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Danielle Porter, PMHNP • Porter Psychiatry Llc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32828  (Online Only)
Welcome to Porter Psychiatry LLC via Grow Therapy! I’m Danielle Porter, Florida APRN and national board certified PMHNP who provides mental health/psychiatric evaluation and medication management via telehealth. If you are in need of an evaluation, diagnosis/confirm prior diagnosis, prescription refill, or wish to make changes to your current treatment, learn of your options, or other services, scan the QR code and schedule your visit today. I look forward to meeting with you.
Welcome to Porter Psychiatry LLC via Grow Therapy! I’m Danielle Porter, Florida APRN and national board certified PMHNP who provides mental health/psychiatric evaluation and medication management via telehealth. If you are in need of an evaluation, diagnosis/confirm prior diagnosis, prescription refill, or wish to make changes to your current treatment, learn of your options, or other services, scan the QR code and schedule your visit today. I look forward to meeting with you.
(727) 910-5816 View (727) 910-5816
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Vivid Minds Mental Care, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803  (Online Only)
We provide convenient online self-scheduling, patient portal, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, medication refill, lab work and pharmacogenetic testing.
Vivid Minds Mental Care was founded to provide comprehensive, individualized, modern and convenient mental health care. We believe that accessibility is key to effective care and long-lasting positive outcomes; therefore, providing telepsychiatry/telehealth services with a warm touch. We pride ourselves in prioritizing our patients' time and providing comfort and privacy when our patients need it most. We stride to instill hope, insight, inspiration, and empowerment that encourages patients to embrace psychiatric care and achieve treatment outcomes through patient-provider partnerships.
We provide convenient online self-scheduling, patient portal, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, medication refill, lab work and pharmacogenetic testing.
Vivid Minds Mental Care was founded to provide comprehensive, individualized, modern and convenient mental health care. We believe that accessibility is key to effective care and long-lasting positive outcomes; therefore, providing telepsychiatry/telehealth services with a warm touch. We pride ourselves in prioritizing our patients' time and providing comfort and privacy when our patients need it most. We stride to instill hope, insight, inspiration, and empowerment that encourages patients to embrace psychiatric care and achieve treatment outcomes through patient-provider partnerships.
(407) 809-1098 View (407) 809-1098
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Duy Tran
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801  (Online Only)
Tran's practice focuses on medication management with a holistic approach to provide individualized treatment plans.
Dr. Tran has extensive experience treating psychiatric disorders in diverse populations, including college students, LGBT, perinatal, veterans, and those with socioeconomic disadvantages. He also worked with experts in treatment-resistant depression and provided consultations for patients considering procedural interventions such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and ketamine infusion.
Tran's practice focuses on medication management with a holistic approach to provide individualized treatment plans.
Dr. Tran has extensive experience treating psychiatric disorders in diverse populations, including college students, LGBT, perinatal, veterans, and those with socioeconomic disadvantages. He also worked with experts in treatment-resistant depression and provided consultations for patients considering procedural interventions such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and ketamine infusion.
(929) 430-2230 View (929) 430-2230
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Caitlin Gardiner
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801  (Online Only)
Dr. Caitlin Gardiner is a board certified psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy. Dr. Caitlin Gardiner's practice is based on the biopsychosocial model and believes that the foundation of healing is in psychotherapy and human connection. She is known for incorporating therapy into her medication management practice. Typically she offers 30-minute follow-up visits for medication management with focused therapy based on individual needs.
Dr. Caitlin Gardiner is a board certified psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy. Dr. Caitlin Gardiner's practice is based on the biopsychosocial model and believes that the foundation of healing is in psychotherapy and human connection. She is known for incorporating therapy into her medication management practice. Typically she offers 30-minute follow-up visits for medication management with focused therapy based on individual needs.
(904) 643-7419 View (904) 643-7419
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Dr. Swarnalata Debbarma
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801  (Online Only)
She offers medication management and supportive therapy.
Dr. Debbarma is double board certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Debbarma is also certified in mindfulness therapy. Prior to joining Talkiatry, she was working as an attending psychiatrist and teaching faculty in an academic hospital. She has experience managing diverse patients, ranging from chronic severe mental illness, dual diagnosis patients, crisis management and high functioning outpatients population.
She offers medication management and supportive therapy.
Dr. Debbarma is double board certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Debbarma is also certified in mindfulness therapy. Prior to joining Talkiatry, she was working as an attending psychiatrist and teaching faculty in an academic hospital. She has experience managing diverse patients, ranging from chronic severe mental illness, dual diagnosis patients, crisis management and high functioning outpatients population.
(904) 831-1305 View (904) 831-1305
Medication Management Psychiatrists

What are the most effective ways to manage medications?

One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.

What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?

A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.

Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?

While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.