Why Have an Individualized Psychiatric Medication Plan?

Psychiatric medication management is often an essential part of recovery from mental health conditions. Symptoms of conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD etc can be overwhelming and even isolating at times. While recovery is possible, it can be difficult to live your life as you’d like when you are experiencing intrusive and intense symptoms. Having a treatment plan that is right for you is essential. This is where having an individualized psychiatric medication plan can make a world of difference.

One Size Fits All Has No Place in Your Care

There are many factors to take into account when developing a medication management plan that is right for you. Relying on a one size fits all approach does not work. You have unique symptoms and needs, you deserve a plan that is tailored to address what you need.

You deserve to be a part of your treatment plan. An individualized psychiatric medication plan will include your input as well. Your plan will be developed taking into consideration your diagnosis, medical history, psychiatric history, previous responses to medications (including side effects), your unique lifestyle and your specific goals.

Developing Your Plan with Your Prescriber

Treatment needs to begin with a thorough assessment so that your provider can get to know you and what you need. Once an assessment has been completed you can explore treatment options and develop a plan where you are part of the decision making process. Your treatment is just that, yours. You have to feel comfortable with the plan and be a part of it.

Throughout sessions with your psychiatric prescriber you will be monitored and adjustments can be made as necessary. You deserve to be a part of the discussion and explore changes that may need to be made to provide you with the maximum benefit.

It is important that you feel a part of the process and that you can discuss your concerns with your prescriber. They are the expert and can give you options for treatment, it is your choice how you proceed.

Why Have a Personalized Plan?

There are many ways that a personalized treatment plan can benefit you. Some of these benefits can include;

• Better outcomes
• Less side effects
• Reduced “trial and error” when it comes to finding what’s right for you
• Empowerment
• Increased consistency with taking medications

This list certainly is not exhaustive, it’s meant to get your wheels turning on how an individualized psychiatric medication management plan can help you reach your mental health goals.

Start Your Process Now with CCS

There are many benefits to having an individualized plan, find the right prescriber for you contracted with Carolina Counseling Services in Southern Pines, NC. CCS contracts with skilled licensed psychiatric professionals who care about you and your unique needs.

Call CCS today to schedule your first assessment. Starting to develop your personalized psychiatric medication management plan is one call away. Online appointments are available, making getting the individualized care you deserve easier than ever before!