Holistic Medication Management
Medication management for early childhood and perinatal mental health is a sensitive and important topic. Oftentimes, parents choose to pursue medication when they have exhausted all other forms of support for their child, or when it is evident that medicine will greatly assist with their child’s quality of life. Pregnant and postpartum parents often make the decision for medicinal support when the stressors of their environment and the demands of parenthood outweigh their ability to cope and feel present and happy.
Once the decision has been made to utilize medicinal support, obtaining that medicine in a clear, kind, and informed way shouldn’t be hard. Too often, people are left with the big questions of, “What do I even do to get this support? Who do I talk to? Where do I get the medicine? How does this work?” Because of this, we are working really hard to change the way families access and receive prescribed medication support.
Our psychiatric prescribers, Katie and Amy, believe in a holistic approach to prescribed medication. They do not only focus on your symptoms in a quick 15 minute visit. Instead, they invite you to engage in meaningful dialogue regarding your history, symptoms, goals, and intentions. For medication management, the process generally includes the following: a psychiatric intake, possible lab work, discussion regarding supplementation or alternative treatment options, and prescribed medication management.
Choosing to use prescribed medication to assist your quality of life doesn’t have to be scary. The reality is that you have a lot of options. If you have questions, please reach out! We can help you make the right decision for you or your child. You can learn more about our board-certified prescribers, Katie and Amy, by clicking below.
Our Approach
We offer one-on-one, personalized medication management for adults, teens, and children. All intakes are conducted virtually to allow our prescribers to meet with clients in the comfort of their home. Families prefer this because it removes the barrier of commuting and increases access to care. If you require an in-person intake, please reach out and we will do our very best to accommodate your request. Here’s what you can expect when you work with our prescribers:
Psychiatric Intake
An hour long visit exploring current needs, medical history, medication/supplement use, and what treatments you are using or have used for the mental health issues.
Lab Work
Ensuring your body is healthy and balanced is a priority! We may recommend lab work, genetic testing, nutritional testing, or an EKG before initiating medication.
Supplements & Alternative Treatments
You will have the opportunity to explore other options for treatment, including vitamins and supplements that can assist your healing.
Prescribed Medication
You’ll get to talk at length with your provider about different types of suitable medications, side effects, lonegevity, and more. They will meet with you regularly to monitor any prescribed medications you choose.