Medication Management Therapists in Sugar Land, TX

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Dr. Carmen Pulido
PhD, MP
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
I also provide medication management in Louisiana.
I am here to support you become a better version of yourself by resolving that bad habit that is costing you time and money and managing symptoms that are keeping you from feeling happy. Together, you will learn how to make better choices based on your personal values (e.g., spirituality, family). If interested in TESTING, I provide Psychological and Neuropsychological evaluations for ADHD, Cognitive decline, Dementia (MNCD), fitness for security work and other employment requirements.
I also provide medication management in Louisiana.
I am here to support you become a better version of yourself by resolving that bad habit that is costing you time and money and managing symptoms that are keeping you from feeling happy. Together, you will learn how to make better choices based on your personal values (e.g., spirituality, family). If interested in TESTING, I provide Psychological and Neuropsychological evaluations for ADHD, Cognitive decline, Dementia (MNCD), fitness for security work and other employment requirements.
(281) 626-8629 View (281) 626-8629
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Adaptive Behavioral Health - Houston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, LPC, LCSW, PhD, RN
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
In-School / In-Home for Children & Adults Child / Adult / Adolescent Services Targeted Case Management Mental Health Rehabilitation Services Psychosocial Skill Development Community Psychiatric Support >< Crisis Intervention >< Coordinated Treatment Planning >< Intensive Outpatient Program >< Individual, Family & Group Therapy >< Parent / Family Intervention >< ADHD >< Autism >< Fighting / Defiant >< Anger Management >< Medication Management >< Drug & Alcohol Addictions >< Behavior Problems >< Adjustment Problems >< Depression >< Anxiety >< OCD >< PTSD >< Conflict Resolution >< Bullying >< Trauma >< Peer Pressure >< Socialization Skills >< Other Mental Health Issues.
Adaptive Behavioral Health is a comprehensive behavioral health agency that focuses on individual strengths and adaptive skill development. We understand that sometimes situations don’t change, so we help children, adolescents, adults and families build the adaptive skills needed to overcome life’s challenges and function at their highest potential.
In-School / In-Home for Children & Adults Child / Adult / Adolescent Services Targeted Case Management Mental Health Rehabilitation Services Psychosocial Skill Development Community Psychiatric Support >< Crisis Intervention >< Coordinated Treatment Planning >< Intensive Outpatient Program >< Individual, Family & Group Therapy >< Parent / Family Intervention >< ADHD >< Autism >< Fighting / Defiant >< Anger Management >< Medication Management >< Drug & Alcohol Addictions >< Behavior Problems >< Adjustment Problems >< Depression >< Anxiety >< OCD >< PTSD >< Conflict Resolution >< Bullying >< Trauma >< Peer Pressure >< Socialization Skills >< Other Mental Health Issues.
Adaptive Behavioral Health is a comprehensive behavioral health agency that focuses on individual strengths and adaptive skill development. We understand that sometimes situations don’t change, so we help children, adolescents, adults and families build the adaptive skills needed to overcome life’s challenges and function at their highest potential.
(346) 205-0177 View (346) 205-0177
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Stephanie S Tyler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478  (Online Only)
When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to feel like it unraveling or falling apart. My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through real life experiences, that directly or indirectly caused one trauma or a significant amount of stress. I possess an ability to connect with an individual, regardless of what differences we may have, we have life in common. I help my clients, which includes children, adolescents, and adults, to find healthy perceptions of themselves, and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, & whole
When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to feel like it unraveling or falling apart. My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through real life experiences, that directly or indirectly caused one trauma or a significant amount of stress. I possess an ability to connect with an individual, regardless of what differences we may have, we have life in common. I help my clients, which includes children, adolescents, and adults, to find healthy perceptions of themselves, and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, & whole
(346) 815-2656 View (346) 815-2656
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Asma Rahim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Mrs. Rahim started RCCS in 2010. Her first experience in the field in 2007 was at the Veteran Hospital's Pain Clinic and In-patient Area. After Graduation, she spent some time in the Middle East and voluntarily served her time and knowledge with familial issues and women issues. She has experienced hospice and loss, & understands grief and suicide. Her years of experience is wide as she has worked with clients and their families about depression, anxiety, addiction, multi-cultural, multi-racial family and marital issues. She works well with adults and adolescents dealing with self esteem and communication issues.
Mrs. Rahim started RCCS in 2010. Her first experience in the field in 2007 was at the Veteran Hospital's Pain Clinic and In-patient Area. After Graduation, she spent some time in the Middle East and voluntarily served her time and knowledge with familial issues and women issues. She has experienced hospice and loss, & understands grief and suicide. Her years of experience is wide as she has worked with clients and their families about depression, anxiety, addiction, multi-cultural, multi-racial family and marital issues. She works well with adults and adolescents dealing with self esteem and communication issues.
(832) 308-8146 View (832) 308-8146
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Sarah L Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Waitlist for new clients
There is a quote by Audrey Hepburn that has become a life motto for me, and it states: “Nothing is impossible; the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!" I am an EMDR trained Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I believe we are all put here on this Earth together to help one another. I am passionate about helping people tap into their potential and become the best version of themselves. Stemming from my desire to help people and our communities, I have served in restorative justice and community development to help cultivate individuals and watch them flourish within their communities.
There is a quote by Audrey Hepburn that has become a life motto for me, and it states: “Nothing is impossible; the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!" I am an EMDR trained Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I believe we are all put here on this Earth together to help one another. I am passionate about helping people tap into their potential and become the best version of themselves. Stemming from my desire to help people and our communities, I have served in restorative justice and community development to help cultivate individuals and watch them flourish within their communities.
(832) 632-4986 View (832) 632-4986
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Sunetra Tarafdar Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479
In my perspective, therapy is an investment in your personal growth and a dedication to your overall well-being. I take a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy and help individuals explore and identify strengths and personal successes. I believe that understanding our past and our current life patterns helps to foster internal growth.
In my perspective, therapy is an investment in your personal growth and a dedication to your overall well-being. I take a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy and help individuals explore and identify strengths and personal successes. I believe that understanding our past and our current life patterns helps to foster internal growth.
(832) 850-5359 View (832) 850-5359
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Hameed Akthar Salick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479  (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Hameed and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in various mental health issues, including, anxiety, depression, stress. My goal is to help you develop healthy coping skills, improve relationships and achieve overall wellness. My approach is CBT. If you have reached a point where you recognize your mental health issues are impacting your quality of life and relationships with others, you have come to the right place.
Hi there! My name is Hameed and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in various mental health issues, including, anxiety, depression, stress. My goal is to help you develop healthy coping skills, improve relationships and achieve overall wellness. My approach is CBT. If you have reached a point where you recognize your mental health issues are impacting your quality of life and relationships with others, you have come to the right place.
(832) 353-2934 View (832) 353-2934
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Maggie Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Life is challenging and continuously changing. These changes can be unexpected, unplanned and can leave one feeling stressed, worried, anxious, and depressed. As your therapist you are not alone, I can provide a supportive and empathetic environment. I will work together with you to guide you through a journey of self-exploration and discovery to achieve a deeper understanding about yourself. While at the same time recognizing your natural gifts and unique talents as an individual. I believe that life experiences shape who we are as individuals and that we are able to re-write our own story.
Life is challenging and continuously changing. These changes can be unexpected, unplanned and can leave one feeling stressed, worried, anxious, and depressed. As your therapist you are not alone, I can provide a supportive and empathetic environment. I will work together with you to guide you through a journey of self-exploration and discovery to achieve a deeper understanding about yourself. While at the same time recognizing your natural gifts and unique talents as an individual. I believe that life experiences shape who we are as individuals and that we are able to re-write our own story.
(832) 664-7985 View (832) 664-7985
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Dr Randall McIntyre - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
MD
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Dr. Randall McIntyre has been practicing Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry in the Austin area for over thirty years. He was raised in Midland, Texas. He holds a BA- in biology from The University of Texas - Austin, and an MD from The University of Texas Medical School-Houston. He did his internship in Family Practice at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Subsequently, he completed residencies in General and Child Psychiatry at UTHSC-Houston. He is doubly Boarded in Child and Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Randall McIntyre has been practicing Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry in the Austin area for over thirty years. He was raised in Midland, Texas. He holds a BA- in biology from The University of Texas - Austin, and an MD from The University of Texas Medical School-Houston. He did his internship in Family Practice at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Subsequently, he completed residencies in General and Child Psychiatry at UTHSC-Houston. He is doubly Boarded in Child and Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
(737) 204-5810 View (737) 204-5810
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Angela Tsai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I come from Taiwan with the ability to conduct counseling service in Mandarin and Taiwanese. I received my Master of education in counseling at the University of Houston-Victoria in Texas. I was trained in individual therapy, family therapy, career counseling, and group counseling. I received the Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training at Taiwan mindfulness association. My experience includes in dealing with mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, family conflict, relationship problems, conduct problem, and personal development issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I come from Taiwan with the ability to conduct counseling service in Mandarin and Taiwanese. I received my Master of education in counseling at the University of Houston-Victoria in Texas. I was trained in individual therapy, family therapy, career counseling, and group counseling. I received the Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training at Taiwan mindfulness association. My experience includes in dealing with mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, family conflict, relationship problems, conduct problem, and personal development issues.
(713) 701-9536 View (713) 701-9536
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Barbara J. Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479  (Online Only)
I have successfully taught children as early as those in Program Head Start, before becoming a Texas Teacher & School Counselor, and ultimately a LPC-Supervisor . As a child advocate who tries to understand the needs of the child in hopes of helping with mental or emotional turmoil. One may say or think that I specialize in treating children? This would be false, because I can't recall a situation where I could help the child without helping the parents, and even the whole family. Family history and dynamics plays a "Huge" role in your child's development and behaviors.
I have successfully taught children as early as those in Program Head Start, before becoming a Texas Teacher & School Counselor, and ultimately a LPC-Supervisor . As a child advocate who tries to understand the needs of the child in hopes of helping with mental or emotional turmoil. One may say or think that I specialize in treating children? This would be false, because I can't recall a situation where I could help the child without helping the parents, and even the whole family. Family history and dynamics plays a "Huge" role in your child's development and behaviors.
(713) 772-9085 View (713) 772-9085
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Abbie Cecil
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77498
Do you have difficulty maintaining focus and a piece of mind? Are you someone who appears to have it all together, but still find yourself experiencing unpredictable emotions, bouts of anxiety and depression that have strained your relationships? Do you have an internal fear that you will be exposed as broken? Trauma serves as a filter, a lens through which a person views the world. Everything is shaded differently. It can have you feeling like “What’s wrong with me?” and “I’ll never feel at home with myself” or “Why does life have to be this hard?”. So now you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to feel relief.
Do you have difficulty maintaining focus and a piece of mind? Are you someone who appears to have it all together, but still find yourself experiencing unpredictable emotions, bouts of anxiety and depression that have strained your relationships? Do you have an internal fear that you will be exposed as broken? Trauma serves as a filter, a lens through which a person views the world. Everything is shaded differently. It can have you feeling like “What’s wrong with me?” and “I’ll never feel at home with myself” or “Why does life have to be this hard?”. So now you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to feel relief.
(832) 345-3105 View (832) 345-3105
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Emilie Kestner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
An ideal client for me would be a member of the LGBTQ+ community since I am a Queer-identified therapist myself as well as a client wanting to work on overcoming past traumas or challenges. I prefer working with people who are in the teenage phase of the family life cycle all the way to the launching and young adulthood phase of the cycle as well. Helping individuals understand what patterns from our families of origin we might mindlessly be enacting and creating more preferrable interactional patterns is something else I love helping clients with in therapy.
An ideal client for me would be a member of the LGBTQ+ community since I am a Queer-identified therapist myself as well as a client wanting to work on overcoming past traumas or challenges. I prefer working with people who are in the teenage phase of the family life cycle all the way to the launching and young adulthood phase of the cycle as well. Helping individuals understand what patterns from our families of origin we might mindlessly be enacting and creating more preferrable interactional patterns is something else I love helping clients with in therapy.
(832) 802-7544 View (832) 802-7544
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Dr. Tammy Allen Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77487
Congratulations on taking A.C.T.I.O.N.—your first step in (Addressing Conflict To Increase Optimal Navigation) of your life. I know that obstacles in life can sometimes be discouraging, overwhelming, or even keep you feeling stuck. But with the right therapeutic relationship, we can get life moving in the right direction again. With more than 25 years’ experience in the counseling and helping fields, I have worked with clients of all ages with diverse needs. My experience spans moods disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, as well as individualized approaches for the next step in life.
Congratulations on taking A.C.T.I.O.N.—your first step in (Addressing Conflict To Increase Optimal Navigation) of your life. I know that obstacles in life can sometimes be discouraging, overwhelming, or even keep you feeling stuck. But with the right therapeutic relationship, we can get life moving in the right direction again. With more than 25 years’ experience in the counseling and helping fields, I have worked with clients of all ages with diverse needs. My experience spans moods disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, as well as individualized approaches for the next step in life.
(281) 623-1211 View (281) 623-1211
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Brittiny Brown - Mindful Health Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478  (Online Only)
My ideal client struggles with anxiety, depression, and difficult life adjustments. I enjoy helping patients reach their full potential and helping them navigate through life, especially during difficult times.I believe in achieving high-quality work as a therapist, which means meeting an individual where they are. This looks like listening to someone, without judgment, to understand/analyze their wants and needs. This also means understanding where they are on their journey and trying to find ways in which I can assist them in reaching their goals.
My ideal client struggles with anxiety, depression, and difficult life adjustments. I enjoy helping patients reach their full potential and helping them navigate through life, especially during difficult times.I believe in achieving high-quality work as a therapist, which means meeting an individual where they are. This looks like listening to someone, without judgment, to understand/analyze their wants and needs. This also means understanding where they are on their journey and trying to find ways in which I can assist them in reaching their goals.
(832) 261-7556 View (832) 261-7556
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Dorinda Gborie-Minor Bey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478  (Online Only)
I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.
I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.
(346) 361-1956 View (346) 361-1956

More Therapists Nearby

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Renewing Hope Counseling
PhD, NCC, LPC-S, RPT, NP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77042
Individuals were not designed to go through the challenges of life alone. Renewing Hope and Children's Hope Counseling is dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges and find paths to new places of HOPE and PEACE. RHC offers individual therapy for children and adults as well as couples counseling, assessments, and medication management.
Individuals were not designed to go through the challenges of life alone. Renewing Hope and Children's Hope Counseling is dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges and find paths to new places of HOPE and PEACE. RHC offers individual therapy for children and adults as well as couples counseling, assessments, and medication management.
(713) 352-7979 View (713) 352-7979
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Victoria Behavioral Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-s
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77082
Coping Skills (Group & Individual) Crisis Intervention Medication Management (Nurse NP and Psychiatrist) Psychotherapy Assessment Behavior Support Plan (BSP) (HCS & TXHML) Day Programs for Acute Needs (referrals) Mental Health Counseling Family Therapy Telehealth options Supervision Hours (MSW and LMSW) Children ages 5-17 Adults ages 18-99.
At VBHS we are committed to helping people pursue life's greatest rewards: love of oneself and happiness. Where your heart and mind are in good hands, we strive for peace of mind and a strong heart, allowing members to achieve joy and happiness. Our team's goal is to improve our members overall well-being because everybody deserves to have comfort with joy while we prioritize your mental. Victoria Behavioral Health Services will provide emotional, medical support, Psychotherapy, medication management services along with varies resources to assist our members achieve their social, behavioral, and environmental mental health goals.
Coping Skills (Group & Individual) Crisis Intervention Medication Management (Nurse NP and Psychiatrist) Psychotherapy Assessment Behavior Support Plan (BSP) (HCS & TXHML) Day Programs for Acute Needs (referrals) Mental Health Counseling Family Therapy Telehealth options Supervision Hours (MSW and LMSW) Children ages 5-17 Adults ages 18-99.
At VBHS we are committed to helping people pursue life's greatest rewards: love of oneself and happiness. Where your heart and mind are in good hands, we strive for peace of mind and a strong heart, allowing members to achieve joy and happiness. Our team's goal is to improve our members overall well-being because everybody deserves to have comfort with joy while we prioritize your mental. Victoria Behavioral Health Services will provide emotional, medical support, Psychotherapy, medication management services along with varies resources to assist our members achieve their social, behavioral, and environmental mental health goals.
(281) 835-4186 View (281) 835-4186
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Madonna M. Yancey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC, MAC, BCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459  (Online Only)
The changes one faces in confronting the COVID-19 health crisis can be overwhelming generating anxiety, depression and fear. Our experienced team of licensed therapists provide rapid access to fee for service phone support/counseling in the comfort of your home by phone. One call is all it takes to access one of our seasoned clinician who have the skills/experience to connect with you by phone in a meaningful ways that can help arm you with coping strategies you need to help you face the emerging health crisis. If you are experiencing difficulty managing your mood as you respond to today's threat, we want to help.
The changes one faces in confronting the COVID-19 health crisis can be overwhelming generating anxiety, depression and fear. Our experienced team of licensed therapists provide rapid access to fee for service phone support/counseling in the comfort of your home by phone. One call is all it takes to access one of our seasoned clinician who have the skills/experience to connect with you by phone in a meaningful ways that can help arm you with coping strategies you need to help you face the emerging health crisis. If you are experiencing difficulty managing your mood as you respond to today's threat, we want to help.
(713) 955-1346 View (713) 955-1346
MYS Counseling & Assessment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EdD, CART
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77489
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
(979) 428-2930 View (979) 428-2930
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.