Medication Management

About one in four adults in the United States struggle with a mental health condition. Without treatment, mental health disorders can make everyday life tasks seem unbearable. At Maryville Psychiatry in Maryville, Tennessee, exceptional psychiatrist Justin Lapollo, DO, and his team offer medication management to ease problematic symptoms. Schedule a medication management evaluation at Maryville Psychiatry by email or request one online today.

What is medication management?

Medication management at Maryville Psychiatry involves taking prescription medications to reduce symptoms of depression or other mental health disorders associated with problematic moods, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. 

The Maryville Psychiatry team personalizes medication management solutions to ensure highly effective, long-lasting outcomes and the best quality of life possible. 

What is medication management used for?

The Maryville Psychiatry experts may recommend medication management to treat:

• Substance use disorder 
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Schizophrenia
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Eating disorders
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Borderline personality disorder
• Dependant personality disorder

It’s common to have more than one mental health disorder at the same time. Your specialist finds a medication regimen that matches your individualized needs.

Am I a candidate for medication management?

To determine which medications you’re a candidate for, the Maryville Psychiatry experts discuss your current medications, lifestyle, medical history, and treatment preferences. 

They also complete a psychiatric evaluation by assessing your mood, emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and more and personalize a plan that provides the best outcome.

Symptoms of a mental health disorder may include:

• Continuous fear or worry
• Extreme or constant sadness
• Flashbacks
• Nightmares
• Obsessions
• Compulsions
• Loss of interest in favorite things
• Sleeping challenges
• Difficulty concentrating
• Weight loss or weight gain
• Thoughts of suicide
• Substance misuse

See the Maryville Psychiatry team at the first sign of a problem to get the treatment needed to thrive. 

What should I expect during medication management?

During medication management with the Maryville Psychiatry team, simply take prescribed medications exactly as directed by your provider. 

The practice also offers counseling, ketamine infusion therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), the Stanford accelerated intelligent neuromodulation therapy (SAINT) protocol, lifestyle coaching, and tirzepatide injections.

Eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and maintaining a strong social support network are essential. Try stress-reduction techniques and avoid smoking, excessive drinking, and illicit substances. 

Follow up with your provider as often as needed for counseling sessions or when you need a medication prescription refill. Email the office any time with questions about medication management or other treatment options.

Request a medication management consultation at Maryville Psychiatry by emailing the office or using the online booking feature today.