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One Stop Wellness MD
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19093  (Online Only)
Sometimes finding the right mental health provider can be discouraging. As the demand for mental health continues to soar, finding an available appointment for medication management and therapy is becoming quite the challenge. Obtaining a specialist with whom you feel comfortable developing a therapeutic relationship can be even more time-consuming. One Stop Wellness MD is bridging that gap. Our number one priority is implementing a combination of medication and therapy, consistently keeping in mind that each patient is unique.
Sometimes finding the right mental health provider can be discouraging. As the demand for mental health continues to soar, finding an available appointment for medication management and therapy is becoming quite the challenge. Obtaining a specialist with whom you feel comfortable developing a therapeutic relationship can be even more time-consuming. One Stop Wellness MD is bridging that gap. Our number one priority is implementing a combination of medication and therapy, consistently keeping in mind that each patient is unique.
(302) 405-3774 View (302) 405-3774

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Brave Counseling & Wellness
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wyncote, PA 19095
You’ve been searching for help for a long time. You’ve tried every approach to find a psychiatrist, counselor, or coach you connect with. You’ve browsed countless websites and spoken in confidence to those you trust. You crave a real connection with a mental health professional—a person who understands you and has the expertise to help you achieve lasting change. You're looking for feedback and concrete tools. A clinician who affirms your values and who you are. We've got you if you're ready to dive in and do the real work! Our Brave mental health experts love working with teens, college students, young adults, and adults.
You’ve been searching for help for a long time. You’ve tried every approach to find a psychiatrist, counselor, or coach you connect with. You’ve browsed countless websites and spoken in confidence to those you trust. You crave a real connection with a mental health professional—a person who understands you and has the expertise to help you achieve lasting change. You're looking for feedback and concrete tools. A clinician who affirms your values and who you are. We've got you if you're ready to dive in and do the real work! Our Brave mental health experts love working with teens, college students, young adults, and adults.
(573) 766-4587 View (573) 766-4587
Wendy Pecorella
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Flourtown, PA 19031
I am a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist specializing in psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, when needed, in a private practice setting.
I am a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist specializing in psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, when needed, in a private practice setting.
(215) 515-5301 View (215) 515-5301

Online Psychiatrists

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Taslim Zaman
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Warrington, PA 18976  (Online Only)
Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). I address conditions from both a Lifestyle AND Medical perspective compared to most physicians who focus often on solely a medical perspective. I have experience treating Adhd, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Obsessions & Compulsions, Insomnia, Psychosis, and more.
Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). I address conditions from both a Lifestyle AND Medical perspective compared to most physicians who focus often on solely a medical perspective. I have experience treating Adhd, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Obsessions & Compulsions, Insomnia, Psychosis, and more.
(215) 607-7764 View (215) 607-7764
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Ethos Clinic
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Emmaus, PA 18049
A holistic approach to wellness, including emotional, physical and spiritual health. A central focus of Ethos is our encouragement of mindfulness, meditation, spirituality and healthy living in general for all of our patients. We can either refer our patients to these therapies or provide guidance onsite. Medications, therapy and various other modalities mentioned above are used as an appropriate part of your treatment plan. Regardless of the treatment recommended in your plan, our goal is healing through a holistic and balanced approach to wellness
A holistic approach to wellness, including emotional, physical and spiritual health. A central focus of Ethos is our encouragement of mindfulness, meditation, spirituality and healthy living in general for all of our patients. We can either refer our patients to these therapies or provide guidance onsite. Medications, therapy and various other modalities mentioned above are used as an appropriate part of your treatment plan. Regardless of the treatment recommended in your plan, our goal is healing through a holistic and balanced approach to wellness
(484) 232-5288 View (484) 232-5288

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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.