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![Photo of Rina S Santiago-Guia, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/580ca544-32f0-46ea-a8cc-845c128548d5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Caring, understanding, and ready to help you make the changes you desire in your life. Those are just some of my personality traits that make me a unique psychologist. As for my credentials, I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2000 from Barry University. In 2005 I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. I worked for ten years at Citrus Health Network, while also working in the area of disability and diagnostic testing at What's On Your Mind. My primary areas of clinical interest and experience include early childhood development assessments as well as family therapy.
Caring, understanding, and ready to help you make the changes you desire in your life. Those are just some of my personality traits that make me a unique psychologist. As for my credentials, I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2000 from Barry University. In 2005 I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. I worked for ten years at Citrus Health Network, while also working in the area of disability and diagnostic testing at What's On Your Mind. My primary areas of clinical interest and experience include early childhood development assessments as well as family therapy.
![Photo of Carlos A Cordova - Coral Community Mental Health Center, MS, LMHC, BCBA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cefbbc87-7db6-4767-ad9c-354583374422/2/320x400.jpeg)
It can be hard to get up day after day and fight through the modern world alone. We are living in a fast paced world where interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety, and fears seem to be at the forefront of so many of our lives. It might not seem like it, but having someone for support through it all can make a difference.
It can be hard to get up day after day and fight through the modern world alone. We are living in a fast paced world where interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety, and fears seem to be at the forefront of so many of our lives. It might not seem like it, but having someone for support through it all can make a difference.
![Photo of Kelly Walker, MA, LMHC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f60c3b36-c3df-468d-8af8-83be1c2e0236/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Kelly Walker and I'm a Mental Health Therapist who has been working in the mental health field for the last 20 years. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Sociology and then obtained my Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I have experience working with clients of all ages in a variety of clinical settings. I have also worked extensively with couples and families during my career as a therapist.
My name is Kelly Walker and I'm a Mental Health Therapist who has been working in the mental health field for the last 20 years. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Sociology and then obtained my Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I have experience working with clients of all ages in a variety of clinical settings. I have also worked extensively with couples and families during my career as a therapist.
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Medication Management Therapists
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.