Psychiatric Medication Management: One Size Does NOT Fit All

One size rarely fits all when it comes to healthcare. This can also be said for mental health care. Symptoms of conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD etc can be overwhelming and even isolating at times. Following the same protocols and approach for everyone is unlikely to yield positive results.

Most psychiatric conditions are treatable with the right approaches and interventions. Psychiatric medication management is often a powerful tool when it comes to treatment. While recovery is possible, it can be difficult to live your life as you’d like when you are experiencing intrusive and intense symptoms. Having a treatment plan that is right for you is essential. This is where having an individualized psychiatric medication plan can make a world of difference.

Things to Consider

There are many factors to take into account when developing a medication management plan that is right for you. Relying on a one size fits all approach does not work. You have unique symptoms and needs, you deserve a plan that is tailored to address what you need.

You deserve to be a part of your treatment plan. An individualized psychiatric medication plan will include your input as well. Your plan will be developed taking into consideration your symptoms and diagnosis. It is important to also explore your medical and mental health history to identify how this may impact your plan.

Your previous responses to medications are also important for your prescriber to know. Knowing what medications have helped, or not helped in the past can be remarkably helpful. If you have family members with similar symptoms that have responded positively or negatively to certain medications be sure to share with your provider. This can help to find what may work best for you.

Lifestyle factors such as your work schedule and obligations can play a role in your medication management plan. Your unique goals are also important to address throughout treatment.

There are many other factors that can play a role in your recovery. Together with your provider you can explore what other factors are essential in developing your treatment plan.

What Will Treatment Look Like:

Developing a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs will generally involve the following:

  1. Treatment needs to begin with a thorough assessment so that your provider can get to know you and what you need.
  2. Once an assessment has been completed you can explore treatment options and develop a plan where you are part of the decision making process. Your treatment is just that, yours. You have to feel comfortable with the plan and be a part of it.
  3. Assessment will be ongoing throughout sessions with your psychiatric prescriber. Things can change, it is important that the effectiveness of your plan is continually monitored.
  4. Adjustments can be made as necessary. You deserve to be a part of the discussion and explore changes that may need to be made to provide you with the maximum benefit.

It is important that you feel a part of the process and that you can discuss your concerns with your prescriber. They are the expert and can give you options for treatment, it is your choice how you proceed.

An Approach That is Personalized

There are many ways that a personalized treatment plan can benefit you. When your plan is tailored to you you are likely to have better outcomes. When you are involved in your treatment you may experience less side effects and more effective medication choices since your personal history is being taken into account.

There is also the fact that when we feel engaged in our treatment we are more likely to continue. No one wants to continue with a plan they don’t agree with. When you find the prescriber that is right for you, you can begin to feel more empowered in your recovery and find relief sooner.

An individualized psychiatric medication management plan can help you reach your mental health goals.

Getting Started

Experiencing intrusive mental health symptoms can leave you feeling alone and not knowing where to turn for help. Carolina Counseling Services in Fuquay-Varina, NC contracts with skilled licensed psychiatric professionals who care about you and your unique needs.

Call CCS today to schedule your first appointment. Starting to develop your personalized psychiatric medication management plan is one call away. Online appointments are available, making getting the individualized care you deserve easier than ever before!