Medication Management

If lifestyle changes and therapy alone haven’t effectively managed a mental health condition, prescription medications may help. At Abisom Behavioral Health LLC in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Omotayo Sofela, PMHNP, provides medication management for depression, anxiety, and more. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation at Abisom Behavioral Health LLC by phone or request one online today.

What is medication management?

Medication management at Abisom Behavioral Health LLC uses prescription medications to control bothersome symptoms of a mental health disorder. Abisom Behavioral Health LLC offers this service in addition to psychotherapy to restore your mental health and well-being. You receive a personalized medication management regimen that best suits your condition and goals. 

Which conditions can medication management address?

Abisom Behavioral Health LLC can use medication management to lessen bothersome symptoms associated with:

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Substance use disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Eating disorders

It’s common to struggle with more than one mental health condition at once, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with depression or anxiety with depression.

Am I a candidate for medication management?

To determine if medication management is right for you and which medicines are best, your Abisom Behavioral Health LLC provider discusses the reason for your visit. They ask about your symptoms, lifestyle habits, medical history, and more. It’s important to tell your provider about any medications or dietary supplements you’re currently taking. 

Your provider completes an in-person or virtual psychiatric evaluation to assess your emotions, thought patterns, moods, behaviors, and other indicators of potential mental health concerns. 

After diagnosing your condition, they tailor a treatment plan that often includes making lifestyle changes, taking medications, and undergoing psychotherapy.

What can I expect during medication management?

Medication management involves taking condition-specific medicines as directed by your mental health care specialist. They follow up with you periodically to ensure your treatment is working the way it’s designed and can alter your treatment plan if necessary to maximize its results.

It’s also vital to avoid smoking, drugs, and alcohol, eat nutritious foods, exercise regularly, minimize stress, and get plenty of sleep. 

You might meet with a specialist once weekly or as needed to undergo cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or other therapies that optimize the effectiveness of medication management. Contact your Abisom Behavioral Health LLC provider at any time with questions or concerns. 

Call the Abisom Behavioral Health LLC office or schedule an in-person or telepsychiatry evaluation online today to take advantage of medication management.