Is Psychiatric Medication Management Right for You?

Psychotropic medications can have a dramatic impact on mental health conditions and symptoms. If you have depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD or any other psychiatric condition, you may be feeling at your wits end. Symptoms of these conditions can be overwhelming and feel all consuming. If you don’t know where to turn, psychiatric medication management may help.  

How Can Psych Meds Help?

We have all heard about psychiatric medications as well as psychiatry, however, that doesn’t mean that everything we have heard is correct. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there that can keep folks from getting the care they need and deserve. 

It is always important to discuss your medications and any concerns you may have with your prescriber. They will be able to provide educated and personalized information to help you to know what to expect from your medications.  

For many, psychiatric medications can help in many different ways such as: 

  1. Decreasing intrusive symptoms. Your medication regimen will be designed to treat your unique symptoms. You can expect to see your symptoms decrease and improve when medications are right for you. 
  2. Increasing periods of remission from symptoms. Remission is possible and is often achieved through the right combination of psychotropic medications and therapy. 
  3. Improving functioning at work and school. When we feel better we do better. When your symptoms are well managed you will likely see improvements in how you show up in all life areas! 
  4. Improving relationships. Like mentioned above, when we feel better we can show up more for ourselves and those we care about. Improving the way you feel allows you to be a better version of yourself and can improve your relationships in turn. 
  5. Improving overall well being. We don’t exist in a vacuum. You are a complex individual and when you treat your mental health your physical health will likely improve as well. You deserve to take care of your whole self. Don’t forget about your mental health!

Interested in Psychiatric Care in Durham, NC? 

Carolina Counseling Services in Durham, NC contracts with caring psychiatric professionals. It is important to find a knowledgeable provider that listens. When you schedule with CCS you can expect to feel heard and find a psychiatric care plan that is right for you. 

You deserve a plan that targets your own unique needs. Providers are in network with most major insurances including Aetna, Aetna State Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and many more. Call now to schedule your first appointment, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Jaime Johnson Fitzpatrick LCMHCS, LCAS is one of the Owners and Vice Presidents of Carolina Counseling Services. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in the State of North Carolina as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in State of New York. Jaime is also certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and utilizes various other approaches in her practice.