Effective treatment for many psychiatric disorders often requires a dual approach: combining medication with therapy or counseling. At SANA, our medical team employs this comprehensive method to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Managing symptoms of disorders such as ADHD/ADD, depression, and anxiety begins with the right medication. Under the expert care of psychiatrists like Dr. Alice Sanchez, you can experience significant relief through personalized medication management. Unlike the straightforward treatments for conditions like high blood pressure, finding the appropriate mental health medication often involves a trial-and-error process. Dr. Sanchez, with her years of expertise, carefully prescribes, monitors, and adjusts medications to meet your specific needs. Whether used alone or alongside talk therapy, proper medication management can greatly enhance your mental health.
Medication management is a delicate process and part of your treatment. It involves a series of steps:
The initial medication and dosage prescribed are usually based on what has worked for others with similar symptoms. Your doctor can pinpoint the correct dosage after you take your medicine as prescribed. During your next visit, you have to provide feedback on how effective the prescribed drugs were in relieving your symptoms.
Your psychiatrist generally starts your medication at a low dose and gradually increases it to find the dosage that best relieves your symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dosage or choose a different type of medication if the current prescription doesn’t seem to be helping. Changes in dosage or delivery may also be recommended if you aren’t taking the medication as prescribed.
Prescription psychiatric medication can’t cure mental illness, but it does relieve symptoms that may impact your day-to-day life. Combined with the best talk therapy techniques, drugs can prove very useful. Some of the most common psychiatric medicines include:
On the other hand, you may be tempted to take a higher dose than prescribed. Self-medicating by increasing your dose because your symptoms don’t seem to be under control is a recipe for disaster. For the most effective results from your psychotherapy treatment, you must take your medication exactly as prescribed and communicate any changes to your doctor.
A mental health disorder can affect your thinking, mood and behavior. Symptoms of mental illness that affect your ability to function in your daily activities may worsen if you don’t seek treatment. Working closely with a doctor who’s highly trained in the field of psychiatry is the best way to:
If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, problems with drug or alcohol abuse, extreme mood swings or other mental health challenges, contact Online Psychiatrists. Treatment with prescription medication may help bring your symptoms under control so you can enjoy a better quality of life.
Our dedicated team is eager to hear your unique story and address any concerns you might have. Simply fill out this form, we’re here to connect with you and determine the perfect path to meet your health needs. Reach out today to start a conversation that could be the first step towards a healthier, more balanced you.
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Hands down, Dr Sanchez has been my absolute favorite mental health care practitioner. She is caring, kind, warm, funny, friendly and a delight to talk to. She came up with some great solutions for me and they worked really well.
M.K.
Patient
Nelson Chiakpo is very knowledgeable about what meditation/treatment routes to follow and has been a great help in my overall mental health success. He is a US veteran and understand[s] struggles such as PTSD, depression, and severe anxiety.
S.R.
Patient