Psychotropic medications are those medications used to treat the symptoms of mental disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ADD, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, etc. In the past, drugs have improved and changed the lives of those who suffer from mental illnesses in a positive way by promoting the safety and quality of life of this population. At mending Health care, our clients see a significant outcome in their mental health. Our clients excel, live a normal life, and become more productive. Our clients excel, complete tasks, complete their schoolwork, do well in their career, live a fulfilling life with these medications.
At mending health care, we effectively empower and educate our clients on medications and how it will help them restore a balance in their mental health. We educate our clients on the common side effects, adverse reactions they may experience and what to do. Medications treat symptoms of mental disorders. They may not cure the disorder, but they will help you feel better, lead a regular life, and perform better. Different people respond differently to different medications. Some patients benefit greatly from medicine and only need to take it for a brief length of time, but others with severe or long-term mental illnesses may need to take it for an extended amount of time depending on the degree and condition of their ailment. In the absence of these, individuals with mental illnesses may experience incapacitating symptoms. At mending Health care, we combine psychotherapy and medication management for quality outcome. At mending health care, we consider several factors and not limited to the following:
- What type of mental illness and the severity
- Age, sex, body size of the client
- Medical diagnosis/Physical illness
- Genetics
- Comorbidities such as Diabetics, Heart disease, HTN, other psychiatric disorders
- Family history
- Diet
- Side effects of medication/black box warning
- Do the benefits outweigh the common side affects you may have?
- Are you going to take medications as prescribed?
- Are you going through withdrawal, use of substance abuse or smoking?
- Allergies
- Are you struggling with addiction?
- Are you taking over the counter medications, herbal, vitamins, supplements?
- Labs if needed, any Liver and Kidney functions we need to consider?
At mending Health care, we encourage you to explore psychotherapy based on your condition. Our mental health providers prescribe medication in combination with psychotherapy. We help our clients choose the right medication, the right dose and treatment plan tailored to a person’s individual needs, goals, and medical situation.
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