Photo of Hripsime Kalanderian, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Hripsime Kalanderian
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
By understanding these components and how they interact with each other, I can make personalized treatment recommendations, focusing on medication management for your specific mental health needs.
I believe that your mental health treatment should be as unique and individualized as you are. We are far more than just a group of symptoms that make up diagnoses, only to be treated with a generic list of medications. In my practice, I aim to incorporate evidence-based treatments while also considering the different factors that impact your mental health while working in collaboration with you. I limit my caseload to optimize availability for my established patients along with providing flexibility in scheduling and appointment times.
By understanding these components and how they interact with each other, I can make personalized treatment recommendations, focusing on medication management for your specific mental health needs.
I believe that your mental health treatment should be as unique and individualized as you are. We are far more than just a group of symptoms that make up diagnoses, only to be treated with a generic list of medications. In my practice, I aim to incorporate evidence-based treatments while also considering the different factors that impact your mental health while working in collaboration with you. I limit my caseload to optimize availability for my established patients along with providing flexibility in scheduling and appointment times.
(310) 910-9612 View (310) 910-9612
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Suellen Stevens
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
She has received training in psychopharmacology (medication management), and various psychotherapy modalities including cognitive behavior therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
Dr Stevens is compassionate Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist with 25 years of experience treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders. Her practice philosophy includes evaluating the whole person in the context of their health, environment and relationships. She performs a thorough evaluation to make recommendations for treatment with an individualized balance of medications, psychotherapy and lifestyle/behavior interventions (such as exercise and nutrition) then works closely with you to follow through on your treatment in a way that optimizes your outcome and quality of life.
She has received training in psychopharmacology (medication management), and various psychotherapy modalities including cognitive behavior therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
Dr Stevens is compassionate Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist with 25 years of experience treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders. Her practice philosophy includes evaluating the whole person in the context of their health, environment and relationships. She performs a thorough evaluation to make recommendations for treatment with an individualized balance of medications, psychotherapy and lifestyle/behavior interventions (such as exercise and nutrition) then works closely with you to follow through on your treatment in a way that optimizes your outcome and quality of life.
(323) 403-0474 View (323) 403-0474
Photo of Lucy Sloninsky, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Lucy Sloninsky
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048  (Online Only)
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a board certified general adult psychiatrist with special interests in integrative care, collaborative care, and women’s mental health. I approach mental health care with a focus on individualized treatment plans and collaborative care. I utilize medication management to treat disorders including depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety and have special interests in integrative/holistic care. I have practiced in a variety of clinical settings, including the UCLA faculty as a clinical instructor for UCLA medical students and psychiatry residents.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a board certified general adult psychiatrist with special interests in integrative care, collaborative care, and women’s mental health. I approach mental health care with a focus on individualized treatment plans and collaborative care. I utilize medication management to treat disorders including depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety and have special interests in integrative/holistic care. I have practiced in a variety of clinical settings, including the UCLA faculty as a clinical instructor for UCLA medical students and psychiatry residents.
(310) 935-0754 View (310) 935-0754
Photo of Michael T Ingram Jr., Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Michael T Ingram Jr.
Psychiatrist, MS, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Dr. Ingram is a double board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders. He has additional board certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (formerly Psychosomatic Medicine), a sub-specialty bridging the gap between mental and physical health.
Dr. Ingram is a double board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders. He has additional board certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (formerly Psychosomatic Medicine), a sub-specialty bridging the gap between mental and physical health.
(213) 277-8372 View (213) 277-8372
Photo of Meredith Harewood, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Harewood
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Meredith Harewood, MD is board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She considers the entire person and how they function within their social and cultural environment rather than simply a constellation of symptoms. She believes that the best treatment results from the bio-psycho-social approach to mental health. She provides medication management, psychotherapy in select cases, or a combination of the two. Her interests include anxiety disorders, depression, minority mental health, and maternal mental health.
Meredith Harewood, MD is board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She considers the entire person and how they function within their social and cultural environment rather than simply a constellation of symptoms. She believes that the best treatment results from the bio-psycho-social approach to mental health. She provides medication management, psychotherapy in select cases, or a combination of the two. Her interests include anxiety disorders, depression, minority mental health, and maternal mental health.
(323) 475-6148 View (323) 475-6148
Photo of Kimberley Durr, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Los Angeles, CA
Kimberley Durr
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Hello, my name is Kimberley Durr. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in treating mood disorders (i.e. depression and bipolar), anxiety, ADHD, and schizophrenia but have experience evaluating and providing medication management in other neurodevelopmental, eating, and substance use disorders. I offer a supportive, compassionate, and gentle approach to patient care and provide evidence-based guidance. I treat each person individually and holistically and will incorporate your life narratives and preferences when developing your treatment plan.
Hello, my name is Kimberley Durr. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in treating mood disorders (i.e. depression and bipolar), anxiety, ADHD, and schizophrenia but have experience evaluating and providing medication management in other neurodevelopmental, eating, and substance use disorders. I offer a supportive, compassionate, and gentle approach to patient care and provide evidence-based guidance. I treat each person individually and holistically and will incorporate your life narratives and preferences when developing your treatment plan.
(323) 991-7226 View (323) 991-7226
Photo of Nha Bao, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Nha Bao
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
While I have expertise in medication management and psychotherapy, I believe that any success in helping patients reach their goals rests on a strong collaborative foundation. I have a passion for understanding people and utilizing that deeper knowledge to determine with the patient an appropriate treatment goal. I'm quite comfortable treating a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including Major Depression and Bipolar, while staying cognizant of the profound distinction between the disorder and the patient. I also have an interest working with the young adult population.
While I have expertise in medication management and psychotherapy, I believe that any success in helping patients reach their goals rests on a strong collaborative foundation. I have a passion for understanding people and utilizing that deeper knowledge to determine with the patient an appropriate treatment goal. I'm quite comfortable treating a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including Major Depression and Bipolar, while staying cognizant of the profound distinction between the disorder and the patient. I also have an interest working with the young adult population.
(323) 616-1460 View (323) 616-1460
Photo of Brittany Lute, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Los Angeles, CA
Brittany Lute
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90032
I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, thoughtful medication management, and nurturing supportive psychotherapy.
Brittany Lute is a warm and dedicated psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about providing care with a gentle touch of kindness and compassion. With experience in various settings such as outpatient clinics, community healthcare centers, and other facilities, Brittany has gained diverse knowledge and expertise in her field. She takes great joy in connecting with people from all walks of life and is especially enthusiastic about working with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, thoughtful medication management, and nurturing supportive psychotherapy.
Brittany Lute is a warm and dedicated psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about providing care with a gentle touch of kindness and compassion. With experience in various settings such as outpatient clinics, community healthcare centers, and other facilities, Brittany has gained diverse knowledge and expertise in her field. She takes great joy in connecting with people from all walks of life and is especially enthusiastic about working with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
(818) 626-3930 View (818) 626-3930
Photo of Jennifer Jordan, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer Jordan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
I am a compassionate, Board Certified Adult psychiatrist with experience treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders.  I feel lucky to be able to work collaboratively with individuals facing unique and complex challenges at all stages of life. I believe in empowering patients to take an active role in their care, and feel that this can help us work together to achieve the most positive possible outcomes. I provide comprehensive assessments, taking into account all aspects of patients' lives, and provide both medication management and psychotherapy, or a combination of the two as appropriate.
I am a compassionate, Board Certified Adult psychiatrist with experience treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders.  I feel lucky to be able to work collaboratively with individuals facing unique and complex challenges at all stages of life. I believe in empowering patients to take an active role in their care, and feel that this can help us work together to achieve the most positive possible outcomes. I provide comprehensive assessments, taking into account all aspects of patients' lives, and provide both medication management and psychotherapy, or a combination of the two as appropriate.
(323) 538-6351 View (323) 538-6351
Photo of Elyse Galles, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Elyse Galles
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
My practice includes medication management of adults ages 18 and over. I have specialty training and research in college and student athlete mental health. I have a particular interest in working with young adults to build a healthy foundation to achieve their goals. In addition to medication management, my approach to mental health care involves addressing overall health and well-being, including eating habits, exercise, sleep-hygiene, cultivating healthy relationships, and finding meaning in our day to day life.
My practice includes medication management of adults ages 18 and over. I have specialty training and research in college and student athlete mental health. I have a particular interest in working with young adults to build a healthy foundation to achieve their goals. In addition to medication management, my approach to mental health care involves addressing overall health and well-being, including eating habits, exercise, sleep-hygiene, cultivating healthy relationships, and finding meaning in our day to day life.
(323) 406-7435 View (323) 406-7435
Photo of Beatrice Rabkin, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Beatrice Rabkin
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026  (Online Only)
I completed my psychiatry residency training at USC, where my training included medication management, women’s mental health, mood and anxiety disorders, cognitive behavior therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Thank you for visiting my profile! I am a board-certified general psychiatrist, working with a variety of patients in my outpatient practice. I use a multimodal approach with clients that draws upon psychotherapy, mindfulness work, Yoga psychology, and other integrative practices. For more info about my holistic approach to treatment, here's an informative podcast highlighting my work: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holistic-psychiatry-dr-beatrice-rabkin-md/id1501515784?i=1000502625263 or https://youtu.be/wJe3t3ZzkNs
I completed my psychiatry residency training at USC, where my training included medication management, women’s mental health, mood and anxiety disorders, cognitive behavior therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Thank you for visiting my profile! I am a board-certified general psychiatrist, working with a variety of patients in my outpatient practice. I use a multimodal approach with clients that draws upon psychotherapy, mindfulness work, Yoga psychology, and other integrative practices. For more info about my holistic approach to treatment, here's an informative podcast highlighting my work: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holistic-psychiatry-dr-beatrice-rabkin-md/id1501515784?i=1000502625263 or https://youtu.be/wJe3t3ZzkNs
(310) 935-0754 View (310) 935-0754
Photo of Jordan Blaine, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Los Angeles, CA
Jordan Blaine
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT), and telepsychiatry appointments.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT), and telepsychiatry appointments.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(562) 203-0476 View (562) 203-0476
Photo of Kumbie Madiye, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Los Angeles, CA
Kumbie Madiye
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
I specialize in clinical psychopharmacology and provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individual therapy by using an innovative and integrative approach to mental illness.
I am multi-lingual and pride myself in giving culturally competent care personalized to each individual. I have extensive experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, integration psychiatry in primary care and acute care settings. Highly competent at managing complex patients with co-occurring disorders / dual diagnoses, multiple medical comorbidities and trauma care.
I specialize in clinical psychopharmacology and provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individual therapy by using an innovative and integrative approach to mental illness.
I am multi-lingual and pride myself in giving culturally competent care personalized to each individual. I have extensive experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, integration psychiatry in primary care and acute care settings. Highly competent at managing complex patients with co-occurring disorders / dual diagnoses, multiple medical comorbidities and trauma care.
(949) 528-8713 View (949) 528-8713
Photo of Marla Richard, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Marla Richard
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Dr. Marla Richard is Stanford trained board-certified psychiatrist and board eligible in geriatric psychiatry from UCSD. She has been practicing in a variety of settings for the last 30 years. Dr. Richard uses an an integrated health paradigm with general and geriatric patients using traditional psychopharmacology, interpersonal neurobiology practices, and personality assessments to look at root motivations for behaviors to address core issues and with medication management as needed. Dr. Marla believes that you need to take a whole-person approach to both mental and physical health.
Dr. Marla Richard is Stanford trained board-certified psychiatrist and board eligible in geriatric psychiatry from UCSD. She has been practicing in a variety of settings for the last 30 years. Dr. Richard uses an an integrated health paradigm with general and geriatric patients using traditional psychopharmacology, interpersonal neurobiology practices, and personality assessments to look at root motivations for behaviors to address core issues and with medication management as needed. Dr. Marla believes that you need to take a whole-person approach to both mental and physical health.
(415) 524-7861 View (415) 524-7861
Photo of Lee Dockery, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Lee Dockery
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90033  (Online Only)
Dr. Lee Dockery serves as a general pscyhiatry provider for Talkiatry since joining in August 2022. He is board-eligible with expected certification in fall 2022, with further addiction psychiatry board-certification expected in 2023. He has been training and practicing psychiatry since 2018. Dr. Dockery’s practice emphasizes medication management within a therapy-informed framework, utilizing skills from Acceptance and Commitment therapy, mindfulness based therapies, motivation interviewing, and supportive therapy. Typically, he offers 60-minute new visits and 30-minute follow-up visits.
Dr. Lee Dockery serves as a general pscyhiatry provider for Talkiatry since joining in August 2022. He is board-eligible with expected certification in fall 2022, with further addiction psychiatry board-certification expected in 2023. He has been training and practicing psychiatry since 2018. Dr. Dockery’s practice emphasizes medication management within a therapy-informed framework, utilizing skills from Acceptance and Commitment therapy, mindfulness based therapies, motivation interviewing, and supportive therapy. Typically, he offers 60-minute new visits and 30-minute follow-up visits.
(415) 636-7610 View (415) 636-7610
Photo of Cheryl Person, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Cheryl Person
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90033  (Online Only)
Dr. Cheryl Person is the National Director of Clinical Quality at Talkiatry. She is board certified in general adult psychiatry and has been in practice for 20 years. Dr. Person focuses on medication management but believes that is only part of successful treatment. She will spend her time providing motivational interviewing or supportive therapy, and believes it is often critical to have a therapist as part of the treatment team. Dr. Person received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins as well as a psychiatric epidemiology fellowship.
Dr. Cheryl Person is the National Director of Clinical Quality at Talkiatry. She is board certified in general adult psychiatry and has been in practice for 20 years. Dr. Person focuses on medication management but believes that is only part of successful treatment. She will spend her time providing motivational interviewing or supportive therapy, and believes it is often critical to have a therapist as part of the treatment team. Dr. Person received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins as well as a psychiatric epidemiology fellowship.
(415) 849-7678 View (415) 849-7678
Photo of Asheena Lee, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Asheena Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001  (Online Only)
Common services offered are routine medication management and psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder, OCD, or bipolar disorder.
If you are a woman struggling with moodiness, poor sleep, trouble in your relationships, anxiety, or depression this clinic is for you. Dr. Lee is an expert in the field of women’s mental health and a specialist in reproductive psychiatry. She understands the complexities that occur while trying to balance home life and work life. She also has additional training to help women through some of the hardest transition periods such as pregnancy and the postpartum period. Getting back to your old self is your goal and Dr. Lee is here to help.
Common services offered are routine medication management and psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder, OCD, or bipolar disorder.
If you are a woman struggling with moodiness, poor sleep, trouble in your relationships, anxiety, or depression this clinic is for you. Dr. Lee is an expert in the field of women’s mental health and a specialist in reproductive psychiatry. She understands the complexities that occur while trying to balance home life and work life. She also has additional training to help women through some of the hardest transition periods such as pregnancy and the postpartum period. Getting back to your old self is your goal and Dr. Lee is here to help.
(562) 548-8391 View (562) 548-8391
Photo of Avis Hershfield, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Los Angeles, CA
Avis Hershfield
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90007  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with women and young women who need help with Women's Issues, Medication Management, Pregnancy, Prenatal, and Postpartum Mood Disorders, Abortion Grief, Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorders, Prolonged Grief, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Sex/Human Trafficking, Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence.
Do you struggle with grief, upsetting thoughts and emotions, or a loss of your sense of self that affects your day-to-day life and ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed by just getting through the day, or by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if you can live a life that is free from worry, guilt, anger, sadness, and anxiety? Now more than ever women and young women are feeling uncertain about who they are, about their feelings and thoughts, their struggles in difficult relationships, their ability to work through a loss, about finding their place in life or about moving past trauma.
I specialize in working with women and young women who need help with Women's Issues, Medication Management, Pregnancy, Prenatal, and Postpartum Mood Disorders, Abortion Grief, Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorders, Prolonged Grief, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Sex/Human Trafficking, Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence.
Do you struggle with grief, upsetting thoughts and emotions, or a loss of your sense of self that affects your day-to-day life and ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed by just getting through the day, or by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if you can live a life that is free from worry, guilt, anger, sadness, and anxiety? Now more than ever women and young women are feeling uncertain about who they are, about their feelings and thoughts, their struggles in difficult relationships, their ability to work through a loss, about finding their place in life or about moving past trauma.
(858) 330-5472 View (858) 330-5472
Photo of Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001  (Online Only)
I provide medication management and psychotherapy through a female-first frame: putting you, your needs, and your wellness at the forefront of our work together.
Female-first psychiatric care. If you’re navigating a new season of life—trying to conceive, pregnancy, or perimenopause—or looking for support with treatment of a specific condition such as PMS or PMDD, PCOS, ADHD, depression, or anxiety, I want to offer you the expertise, compassion, and genuine care you deserve. I am a Harvard-trained and board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I take a conservative approach to medication, taking the time to listen to you and help you make empowered decisions about your mental health.
I provide medication management and psychotherapy through a female-first frame: putting you, your needs, and your wellness at the forefront of our work together.
Female-first psychiatric care. If you’re navigating a new season of life—trying to conceive, pregnancy, or perimenopause—or looking for support with treatment of a specific condition such as PMS or PMDD, PCOS, ADHD, depression, or anxiety, I want to offer you the expertise, compassion, and genuine care you deserve. I am a Harvard-trained and board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I take a conservative approach to medication, taking the time to listen to you and help you make empowered decisions about your mental health.
(518) 559-0784 View (518) 559-0784
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Inderjeet Kaur MD Compassionate Psychiatry Service
Psychiatrist, MD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Her scope of practice is to provide detailed Psychiatric evaluation & Management to people who are suffering from different psychiatric disorders, With medication management & coping strategies/ skills.
Dr. Kaur is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, with 15 plus years of experience in various psychiatry settings, include as academic facilities, community mental health & managing the mental health concerns of various professionals via teleconsultation. She is licensed in the states of California, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Virginia.
Her scope of practice is to provide detailed Psychiatric evaluation & Management to people who are suffering from different psychiatric disorders, With medication management & coping strategies/ skills.
Dr. Kaur is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, with 15 plus years of experience in various psychiatry settings, include as academic facilities, community mental health & managing the mental health concerns of various professionals via teleconsultation. She is licensed in the states of California, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Virginia.
(913) 513-3196 View (913) 513-3196

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Medication Management Psychiatrists

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.