Comprehensive Medication Management in Lakewood for Your Mental Health Needs

Medication management at NuView begins with an initial meeting with a psychiatrist or a primary care physician. First, a psychiatric assessment will be performed. It is used to gather personal and family history. Clients need to be open and clear during this psychiatric assessment. It is a crucial step in understanding the previous history of illnesses, disorders, and other medications. It is key to managing medication. The initial psychiatric assessment helps reduce or eliminate unwanted effects.

The psychiatrist or primary care physician will then create a personalized treatment plan. This is tailored to each client's unique needs and circumstances. The medication is provided for a trial period. During this trial period, the dosage, frequency, efficacy, and side effects will be monitored. If the medication has the desired effects, then it is continued. Otherwise, other medications can be considered to understand which ones best fit the needs.

Medication management is an integral factor in comprehensive behavioral and mental health treatment. At NuView, we believe it is most effective when used in combination with other services, like: