Medication Management

An alarming 50% of the world’s population will develop a mental health disorder during their lifetime. At My Psych Today in Katy, Texas, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Alaa Mhsen, PMHNP, uses medication management to help you overcome depression, anxiety disorders, and other common mental health concerns to restore your mood and outlook on life. Schedule an evaluation with Alaa by calling the office or booking a visit online today. 

What is medication management?

Medication management at My Psych Today involves a mental health evaluation, medication prescriptions when needed, monitoring your medications to ensure they’re effective, and therapy. Alaa takes a holistic approach to treating mental health disorders but offers medication management as needed to maximize your mental health outcomes.

What are the benefits of medication management?

Medication management with Alaa offers the following benefits for individuals struggling with common mental health challenges:

• More energy
• Happier mood
• Improved productivity
• Easier ability to concentrate
• Better sleep
• Enhanced school and work performance
• Improved interpersonal relationships
• A more positive outlook on life
• Enhanced overall well-being

Alaa carefully selects medications that are the most appropriate based on your diagnosis, treatment preferences, lifestyle, and desired outcome.

Which conditions can medication management help address?

Medication management at My Psych Today can help treat the following mental health conditions and more:

• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety disorders (social anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and others)
• Insomnia
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Substance use disorder
• Schizophrenia

It’s common to have more than one mental health condition at the same time.

Am I a candidate for medication management?

Alaa completes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to determine if you’re a candidate for medication management. He discusses your moods, emotions, behaviors, thoughts, lifestyle, medical history, and current medication regimen. He may first suggest you try therapy and lifestyle changes before considering medication.

What should I expect during medication management?

Medication management for a mental health concern involves taking your medicine exactly as prescribed and following up with Alaa to determine its effectiveness. You might attend therapy sessions with her or complete an intensive outpatient program.

It’s also important to avoid drugs and alcohol, get plenty of sleep, exercise regularly, and eat nutritious foods. Consider stress-reduction strategies, such as tai chi, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, acupuncture, or massage.

Call the My Psych Today office at any time with questions or concerns throughout your treatment; Alaa is always available to answer questions and loves to see you thrive.

Schedule a mental health evaluation at My Psych Today by phone or request one online to determine if you’re a candidate for medication management.