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LifeTent Behavioral Health, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNP, APRN
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Framingham, MA 01701  (Online Only)
Accepting new patients for diagnostic evaluation and medication management. Schedule appointment at lifetentcare.com. Insurance and self-pay accepted. Feel free to text or call us. Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, alcohol and substance use, and other mental health issues? Do you know it is recommended to combine therapy with medication? Medication can help reduce your symptoms, while therapy can teach you skills to manage the symptoms. Our experienced, board-certified psychiatric mental health providers will listen to you and develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Accepting new patients for diagnostic evaluation and medication management. Schedule appointment at lifetentcare.com. Insurance and self-pay accepted. Feel free to text or call us. Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, alcohol and substance use, and other mental health issues? Do you know it is recommended to combine therapy with medication? Medication can help reduce your symptoms, while therapy can teach you skills to manage the symptoms. Our experienced, board-certified psychiatric mental health providers will listen to you and develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
(508) 635-0144 View (508) 635-0144
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Dr. Fey Rebecca Ramey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Framingham, MA 01701
I'm Dr. Fey Ramey, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to supporting individuals like you. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or other mental health concerns, I provide a safe space for your journey. Let's embark together on a path towards healing, tailored to meet your unique needs. Our collaborative approach encompasses personalized treatment plans, empathetic support, and a commitment to your empowerment. Schedule an appointment today, and let's take those initial steps toward mental well-being and personal growth.
I'm Dr. Fey Ramey, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to supporting individuals like you. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or other mental health concerns, I provide a safe space for your journey. Let's embark together on a path towards healing, tailored to meet your unique needs. Our collaborative approach encompasses personalized treatment plans, empathetic support, and a commitment to your empowerment. Schedule an appointment today, and let's take those initial steps toward mental well-being and personal growth.
(508) 501-1353 View (508) 501-1353
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Mathew Bijoy Mathew
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Framingham, MA 01701
Dr. Bijoy Mathew is a knowledgeable clinician who is committed to creating a successful and therapeutic relationship by building trust with his patients. He is caring and compassionate, and seeks to collaborate to deliver the best individualized care. He earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He did his psychiatric training at Columbia University Medical Center where he completed his residency in General Adult Psychiatry and his fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dr. Bijoy Mathew is a knowledgeable clinician who is committed to creating a successful and therapeutic relationship by building trust with his patients. He is caring and compassionate, and seeks to collaborate to deliver the best individualized care. He earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He did his psychiatric training at Columbia University Medical Center where he completed his residency in General Adult Psychiatry and his fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
(774) 268-8047 View (774) 268-8047

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Resolve Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-C, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778  (Online Only)
We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ADHD evaluation and treatment for you and your family.
We specialize in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, DMDD for children, adolescents/teens, and adults. We treat a small group of clients and focus on personalization of services. Allow us to provide quality care to you or your child.
We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ADHD evaluation and treatment for you and your family.
We specialize in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, DMDD for children, adolescents/teens, and adults. We treat a small group of clients and focus on personalization of services. Allow us to provide quality care to you or your child.
(857) 855-6971 View (857) 855-6971
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Aaron R Quiggle
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02466
I am available for ongoing individual therapy and/or medication management, as well as for second-opinion/expert consultation.
I am a Harvard, Columbia/Cornell, and UC San Francisco trained adult, child/adolescent, and addiction psychiatrist. In addition to treating mental health disorders across the lifespan (depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, for instance), I have particular expertise and experience in treating people of any age with co-occurring struggles with substances, such as opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, benzodiazepines, cannabis, and alcohol.
I am available for ongoing individual therapy and/or medication management, as well as for second-opinion/expert consultation.
I am a Harvard, Columbia/Cornell, and UC San Francisco trained adult, child/adolescent, and addiction psychiatrist. In addition to treating mental health disorders across the lifespan (depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, for instance), I have particular expertise and experience in treating people of any age with co-occurring struggles with substances, such as opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, benzodiazepines, cannabis, and alcohol.
(781) 546-4986 View (781) 546-4986
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Gloria Fallon APRN-BC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Her clinical expertise and interests include- anxiety and depression, postpartum depression, and safe medication management.
Gloria Fallon, PMHCNS-BC is a board certified psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in the field of Child and Adolescent psychiatry and therapy. Gloria is compassionate, seasoned and knowledgeable about the safe use of psychiatric medications children and adults. She received her Masters in Nursing from the Yale University School of Nursing with an emphasis on women, families, and children in 2001. Her extensive work experience includes a Harvard Fellowship at HVMA (now Atrius), McLean Psychiatric Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance. She currently works in private practice via telehealth as well as the company Lifestance Inc.
Her clinical expertise and interests include- anxiety and depression, postpartum depression, and safe medication management.
Gloria Fallon, PMHCNS-BC is a board certified psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in the field of Child and Adolescent psychiatry and therapy. Gloria is compassionate, seasoned and knowledgeable about the safe use of psychiatric medications children and adults. She received her Masters in Nursing from the Yale University School of Nursing with an emphasis on women, families, and children in 2001. Her extensive work experience includes a Harvard Fellowship at HVMA (now Atrius), McLean Psychiatric Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance. She currently works in private practice via telehealth as well as the company Lifestance Inc.
(781) 561-1595 View (781) 561-1595
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Empowered Psychiatry PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNP, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02466
We offer primarily medication management with brief psychotherapeutic interventions.
We are a group of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) with a passion for helping individuals identify their goals in mental health and approaching those goals holistically. Considering medication can be daunting, but our team takes the time to assist those to make informed decisions that would best suit them!
We offer primarily medication management with brief psychotherapeutic interventions.
We are a group of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) with a passion for helping individuals identify their goals in mental health and approaching those goals holistically. Considering medication can be daunting, but our team takes the time to assist those to make informed decisions that would best suit them!
(781) 650-7912 View (781) 650-7912
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Kimberly Monestime
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02481  (Online Only)
Services include diagnostic evaluation & medication management, often incorporating therapeutic techniques, functional interventions, and/or integrative practices to address your mental health concerns holistically & effectively.
Accepting New Patients at TeleNP Health! Visit our website to access an appointment. Taking the first step, isn't always easy, but you made it this far! My main goal is to help patients identify & conquer the hurdles that stand in their way to a happy, fulfilled, & purposeful life. Feeling constantly tired, stuck, overwhelmed, having a hard time sleeping? Maybe the list goes on, but you do not have to live this way. Currently offering telepsychiatry services for Adolescents, College Mental Health, & Adults.
Services include diagnostic evaluation & medication management, often incorporating therapeutic techniques, functional interventions, and/or integrative practices to address your mental health concerns holistically & effectively.
Accepting New Patients at TeleNP Health! Visit our website to access an appointment. Taking the first step, isn't always easy, but you made it this far! My main goal is to help patients identify & conquer the hurdles that stand in their way to a happy, fulfilled, & purposeful life. Feeling constantly tired, stuck, overwhelmed, having a hard time sleeping? Maybe the list goes on, but you do not have to live this way. Currently offering telepsychiatry services for Adolescents, College Mental Health, & Adults.
(973) 434-5030 View (973) 434-5030
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Lazaro Zayas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02482
Through psychotherapy and medication management, I strive to offer the highest possible level of care.
As a Harvard-trained board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, I believe that excellent psychiatric care is centered on the whole person, not just on a diagnosis or a specific medication. With all that life demands, most people oftentimes struggle with complicated and conflicting feelings. The decision to seek help for your mental health is a big one and the path that leads to meaningful, positive change is not always an easy one. I hope to make this path as comfortable as possible by providing you with an understanding, warm environment that fosters positive change.
Through psychotherapy and medication management, I strive to offer the highest possible level of care.
As a Harvard-trained board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, I believe that excellent psychiatric care is centered on the whole person, not just on a diagnosis or a specific medication. With all that life demands, most people oftentimes struggle with complicated and conflicting feelings. The decision to seek help for your mental health is a big one and the path that leads to meaningful, positive change is not always an easy one. I hope to make this path as comfortable as possible by providing you with an understanding, warm environment that fosters positive change.
(617) 762-5228 View (617) 762-5228
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Stacie Rose
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Natick, MA 01760  (Online Only)
Stacie is a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing diagnostic mental health evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of psychosocial and behavioral health concerns. Utilizing an integrative approach, treatment is a collaborative process that may include a combination of psychotherapy, medication management, lifestyle/nutritional modifications, and complementary practices.
Stacie is a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing diagnostic mental health evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of psychosocial and behavioral health concerns. Utilizing an integrative approach, treatment is a collaborative process that may include a combination of psychotherapy, medication management, lifestyle/nutritional modifications, and complementary practices.
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Darya Pokoevaya
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, RN, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburndale, MA 02466
Currently, I am accepting clients primarily for medication management and able to provide genomic testing.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Thoughtful Psychiatry, P.C. I provide psychotherapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of stress related conditions. As therapist and prescriber, I try to pave the way for my clients to tell their stories and feel truly understood. I strive to provide a safe environment that allows for self-expression. While diagnosis can be helpful, I believe that each individual enters treatment with a unique set of circumstances, and that it is important to focus on the needs of each individual rather than focus only on his or her symptoms.
Currently, I am accepting clients primarily for medication management and able to provide genomic testing.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Thoughtful Psychiatry, P.C. I provide psychotherapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of stress related conditions. As therapist and prescriber, I try to pave the way for my clients to tell their stories and feel truly understood. I strive to provide a safe environment that allows for self-expression. While diagnosis can be helpful, I believe that each individual enters treatment with a unique set of circumstances, and that it is important to focus on the needs of each individual rather than focus only on his or her symptoms.
(339) 293-0703 View (339) 293-0703
Photo of Joe Gallego, Psychiatrist in Framingham, MA
Joe Gallego
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Weston, MA 02493
Making the decision to pursue psychiatric treatment requires courage and motivation. As your psychiatrist, I honor your willingness to be vulnerable with me by being transparent with you throughout our work together. My clinical approach balances directness with empathy, shared expectation with flexibility, and professionalism with humor and warmth. I provide psychiatric evaluations, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and medication management to adolescents and adults. I am passionate about caring for LGBTQIA+ people, and I have been researching and teaching about queer issues in health care for the past ten years.
Making the decision to pursue psychiatric treatment requires courage and motivation. As your psychiatrist, I honor your willingness to be vulnerable with me by being transparent with you throughout our work together. My clinical approach balances directness with empathy, shared expectation with flexibility, and professionalism with humor and warmth. I provide psychiatric evaluations, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and medication management to adolescents and adults. I am passionate about caring for LGBTQIA+ people, and I have been researching and teaching about queer issues in health care for the past ten years.
(508) 374-9271 View (508) 374-9271
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Shanise Perez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581
Accepting New Patients for Medication Management for a waitlist with the goal of booking in April. If you are interested in joining the waitlist please email Admin(at sign)PBHealthLLC.com. With experience in treating both children and adults, I believe mental health is the foundation of an individual's over-all health. I focus on an integrative treatment approach with an emphasis on making life changes in addition to treatment with medication. I work with my clients to develop an understanding of their own unique stressors and pressure of everyday life in order to create a well-rounded treatment plan.
Accepting New Patients for Medication Management for a waitlist with the goal of booking in April. If you are interested in joining the waitlist please email Admin(at sign)PBHealthLLC.com. With experience in treating both children and adults, I believe mental health is the foundation of an individual's over-all health. I focus on an integrative treatment approach with an emphasis on making life changes in addition to treatment with medication. I work with my clients to develop an understanding of their own unique stressors and pressure of everyday life in order to create a well-rounded treatment plan.
(774) 214-2829 View (774) 214-2829
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Wendi Diamond
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
I am also comfortable collaborating with psychotherapists to provide medication management.
I’m a psychiatrist double boarded in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from ages 5 through 65. My undergraduate training was at Harvard University, my medical school training was at Boston University, my 4 year Adult Psychiatry Residency was at Walter Reed, and my 2 year Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship was at Duke University, where I was Chief Fellow. I worked at Duke University and Womack Army Medical Center as an Adult Psychiatrist, then as a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist for the past 20 years.
I am also comfortable collaborating with psychotherapists to provide medication management.
I’m a psychiatrist double boarded in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from ages 5 through 65. My undergraduate training was at Harvard University, my medical school training was at Boston University, my 4 year Adult Psychiatry Residency was at Walter Reed, and my 2 year Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship was at Duke University, where I was Chief Fellow. I worked at Duke University and Womack Army Medical Center as an Adult Psychiatrist, then as a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist for the past 20 years.
(857) 524-9223 View (857) 524-9223
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Nicole Duane
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, CPNP
Verified Verified
Maynard, MA 01754
Psychiatric Solutions for Young Adults & Children is more than medication management.
I have 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families as a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. My practice uses a whole person approach connecting mental health and medicine, mind and body. I collaborate with other professionals such as therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, guidance counselors, teachers, and family members (with your consent). Clients are encouraged to engage with a therapist, recognizing that this is a personal choice.
Psychiatric Solutions for Young Adults & Children is more than medication management.
I have 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families as a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. My practice uses a whole person approach connecting mental health and medicine, mind and body. I collaborate with other professionals such as therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, guidance counselors, teachers, and family members (with your consent). Clients are encouraged to engage with a therapist, recognizing that this is a personal choice.
(978) 222-7989 View (978) 222-7989
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Margaret Hughes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CPNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02482  (Online Only)
Margaret provides medication management and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
Margaret Hughes, CPNP, PMHNP is a dual-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and pediatric nurse practitioner. After completing a Master's in Nursing (pediatrics) from Yale University, she provided medical care to children and adolescents at Mattapan Community Health Center and subsequently to college students at Northeastern University Health Center. Her passion for mental health has led her to obtain an additional degree as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Margaret provides medication management and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
Margaret Hughes, CPNP, PMHNP is a dual-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and pediatric nurse practitioner. After completing a Master's in Nursing (pediatrics) from Yale University, she provided medical care to children and adolescents at Mattapan Community Health Center and subsequently to college students at Northeastern University Health Center. Her passion for mental health has led her to obtain an additional degree as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
(617) 712-2391 View (617) 712-2391
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Rajvi Broker-Sen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481
I am a Board certified, Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. I provide comprehensive assessments & offer evidence based psychotherapy & medication management when indicated. I utilize a family approach & fervently believe in the importance of parental involvement in treatment in addition to collaborating closely with skilled therapists, other medical specialists & schools through out the treatment process. I see patients for medication management alone or medication management & psychotherapy and work with children, adolescents & young adults. I treat all disorders & am a out of network provider.
I am a Board certified, Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. I provide comprehensive assessments & offer evidence based psychotherapy & medication management when indicated. I utilize a family approach & fervently believe in the importance of parental involvement in treatment in addition to collaborating closely with skilled therapists, other medical specialists & schools through out the treatment process. I see patients for medication management alone or medication management & psychotherapy and work with children, adolescents & young adults. I treat all disorders & am a out of network provider.
(508) 859-4148 View (508) 859-4148
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Kind Mind Behavioral Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weston, MA 02493
We provide individual therapy, parent consultation, medication management and diagnostic assessments.
Currently accepting new patients! Seeking mental health treatment can be a daunting task. Congrats on taking this first step! At Kind Mind, we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where patients can feel comfortable, heard and that they are in partnership with their doctor to meet their goals. Therapy can be a wonderful way for patients to understand themselves, relationships, and patterns of interacting in a deeper way to effect positive change in their lives. At times, medication is needed in conjunction with therapy to address acuity of symptoms and augment progress. We also provide medication evaluation and treatment.
We provide individual therapy, parent consultation, medication management and diagnostic assessments.
Currently accepting new patients! Seeking mental health treatment can be a daunting task. Congrats on taking this first step! At Kind Mind, we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where patients can feel comfortable, heard and that they are in partnership with their doctor to meet their goals. Therapy can be a wonderful way for patients to understand themselves, relationships, and patterns of interacting in a deeper way to effect positive change in their lives. At times, medication is needed in conjunction with therapy to address acuity of symptoms and augment progress. We also provide medication evaluation and treatment.
(617) 544-0403 View (617) 544-0403
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Johanne Cazeau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Marlborough, MA 01752  (Online Only)
I am a dual board-certified nurse practitioner in Family and Psychiatric Mental Health. My patient’s well-being, safety are of the upmost importance. My goal is to care for the community by providing a holistic approach that centered around medication management, emotional and spiritual well-being and meeting my clients where they are. Prior to obtaining a doctorate in nursing practice, I was a special educator for five years.
I am a dual board-certified nurse practitioner in Family and Psychiatric Mental Health. My patient’s well-being, safety are of the upmost importance. My goal is to care for the community by providing a holistic approach that centered around medication management, emotional and spiritual well-being and meeting my clients where they are. Prior to obtaining a doctorate in nursing practice, I was a special educator for five years.
(617) 767-0192 View (617) 767-0192
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Christopher Robertson
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02481  (Online Only)
I am a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, autism and those who are  gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals. I believe in guiding and empowering you to make your own decisions about what is right for you and your mental health. Whether through diagnosis, medication, or therapy, I will help you meet your personal treatment goals. Ultimately, I believe the relationship between the clinician and the patient is the most important factor in treatment.
I am a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, autism and those who are  gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals. I believe in guiding and empowering you to make your own decisions about what is right for you and your mental health. Whether through diagnosis, medication, or therapy, I will help you meet your personal treatment goals. Ultimately, I believe the relationship between the clinician and the patient is the most important factor in treatment.
(617) 221-5040 View (617) 221-5040

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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.