Medication Management Therapists in 19963
Music Therapy with Ben
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LACMH, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Milford, DE 19963
I understand that many people come to therapy not knowing what to expect or feeling anxious and apprehensive and I'm here to help you figure that out. My ideal clients are those who want to make positive changes in their lives but find themselves discouraged or falling back in the same patterns time and time again. I believe that there is an infinite number of ways lasting positive changes can be achieved in therapy. Set backs and pitfalls happen along anyone's journey to wellness and those do not have to be the end! With an open mind and a little creativity, we can create clear, reachable mental health goals together.
I understand that many people come to therapy not knowing what to expect or feeling anxious and apprehensive and I'm here to help you figure that out. My ideal clients are those who want to make positive changes in their lives but find themselves discouraged or falling back in the same patterns time and time again. I believe that there is an infinite number of ways lasting positive changes can be achieved in therapy. Set backs and pitfalls happen along anyone's journey to wellness and those do not have to be the end! With an open mind and a little creativity, we can create clear, reachable mental health goals together.
Compass Mental Wellness Services, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Milford, DE 19963
At Compass Mental Wellness Services, LLC we offer a wide range of treatments to match our patients personal needs. However, what sets us apart is our dedication to positive outcomes through compassion, innovation, and neuroscience. During psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and your moods, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Psychotherapy helps you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills. There are many types of psychotherapy, each with its own approach.
At Compass Mental Wellness Services, LLC we offer a wide range of treatments to match our patients personal needs. However, what sets us apart is our dedication to positive outcomes through compassion, innovation, and neuroscience. During psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and your moods, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Psychotherapy helps you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills. There are many types of psychotherapy, each with its own approach.
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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.