Medication Management Therapists in 11790
Melinda Clarke
Nurse Practitioner in Family Health, MS, NP
Verified Verified
Stony Brook, NY 11790
As a health practitioner, my ideal client is someone who's navigating through tough times in their life, and feeling stuck amidst it all. They're keen on learning coping skills to tackle life's curveballs, and are open to medication management if it fits their needs. Their goal? To find happiness and wellness, with a guiding hand to help them through.
As a health practitioner, my ideal client is someone who's navigating through tough times in their life, and feeling stuck amidst it all. They're keen on learning coping skills to tackle life's curveballs, and are open to medication management if it fits their needs. Their goal? To find happiness and wellness, with a guiding hand to help them through.
Long Island Neuropsychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Long Island Neuropsychological Services, PLLC is a group neuropsychology practice offering psychotherapy and neuropsychological services to children and adults on Long Island. The group maintains an emphasis on ADHD and learning disorder assessment, concussion, brain injury, and cognitive/psychological change related to trauma or work injury. Offices are located in Hauppauge, NY and Roslyn Heights, NY.
Long Island Neuropsychological Services, PLLC is a group neuropsychology practice offering psychotherapy and neuropsychological services to children and adults on Long Island. The group maintains an emphasis on ADHD and learning disorder assessment, concussion, brain injury, and cognitive/psychological change related to trauma or work injury. Offices are located in Hauppauge, NY and Roslyn Heights, NY.
Jessica Carlucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Sometimes parts of our life can feel overwhelming and debilitating. It can be difficult to know who to turn to and what to do. I strive to build a collaborative relationship built on respect and trust, meeting each client exactly where they are. I work to foster a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment where we can effectively work together to resolve problems. I believe that most individuals possess the innate capacity to heal themselves, but may lack insight due to emotional or psychological distress.
Sometimes parts of our life can feel overwhelming and debilitating. It can be difficult to know who to turn to and what to do. I strive to build a collaborative relationship built on respect and trust, meeting each client exactly where they are. I work to foster a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment where we can effectively work together to resolve problems. I believe that most individuals possess the innate capacity to heal themselves, but may lack insight due to emotional or psychological distress.
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Medication Management Therapists
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.