Medication Management

Properly managing mental health conditions with medications puts you on the road to recovery toward a better quality of life. At First Cornerstone Health LLC, serving patients in and around Atlanta, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, and Florida, Chinwe Ibiam DNP, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, APRN, prescribes medications and follows up to ensure they’re effectively treating your condition. To take advantage of psychiatric medication management, call the office or schedule a telehealth appointment online today.

What is medication management used for?

Medication management in psychiatry is a service necessary for many people suffering from a mental illness. Numerous psychiatric medications exist and serve various purposes, such as mood regulation or improving focus. 

Chinwe carefully studies your medical history and symptoms to determine which type of medication management treatment is best for you. There are so many classes of medications, which is why she tailors each treatment to your lifestyle and needs.  

For best results, take psychiatric medications consistently and as directed by Chinwe.

Are psychiatric medications right for me?

Not everyone with a mental health diagnosis benefits from medications, but most people with mental health disorders find relief from them. Psychiatric medicines work by altering the chemistry in your brain in some way. 

You might use medication management as part of a treatment for:

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

Chinwe tells you how and when to take the medications in order for them to work effectively. She also offers psychotherapy (talk therapy) to complement medication management and help you gain the most benefits from treatment. 

What happens during follow-up medication management visits?

Medication management follow-up visits at First Cornerstone Health are virtual and last about 20-30 minutes. During the appointments, Chinwe checks in with you regarding your medications, mood, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. These appointments are separate from therapy visits. 

She follows up with you to assess your treatment progress and encourages you to bring up any side effects or changes you’ve noticed since you started taking new medications. 

Chinwe might adjust your medication dosage, taper you off a medication, or encourage you to begin a new medicine. The purpose of follow-up visits is to make sure your treatment works the way it’s designed and you’re experiencing the best quality of life possible. 

When used properly as part of a comprehensive mental health treatment plan, psychiatric medications help optimize your mood and mental function. 

For more information regarding medication management at First Cornerstone Health, call the office or schedule a telehealth appointment online today.