Medication management in mental health, or psychiatric medication management, refers to evaluating, prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting medications for mental health conditions. The unique aspect of psychiatric medication management is that it involves the collaboration between the psychiatrist, the patient, and sometimes other healthcare providers like primary care physicians or therapist to work together to monitor the effects of the medication.

Some of the mental health medications Stella prescribes fall into one of the following groups:

• Antidepressants (including SSRIs, SNRIs, NDRIs)
• Anti-anxiety medications
• Mood Stabilizers
• Antipsychotics
• Sleeping Pills
• Stimulants

Psychiatric drugs are formulated to address different types of imbalances in neurochemistry, and prescriptions from a physician or psychiatrist are required for patients to obtain them. 

Our mental health professionals at Stella have extensive expertise in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD and substance use disorders in patients ages 15-65, including LGBTQI individuals and women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

If you suspect that you might need psychiatric medication, the first step is to work with a trusted health professional, whether it be your primary care physician or psychiatrist, to do a full assessment of your symptoms to determine if they are caused by mental health issues and if medication is warranted. Sometimes your symptoms can be caused by lifestyle changes or physical conditions, all of which can be evaluated by a health professional to determine if medication is the best plan for your health journey. 

Psychiatrists, primary care physicians, psychiatric nurses and pharmacists, physician assistants and medical doctors who can diagnose and treat mental health conditions are all qualified to prescribe medication for mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

There are five stages of the medication process: (a) ordering/prescribing, (b) transcribing and verifying, (c) dispensing and delivering, (d) administering, and (e) monitoring and reporting.

If a medication is indicated for treatment, your provider will be able to send the prescription directly to the pharmacy of your choice via computer on the same day.

Stella is best known for our innovative and interventional treatments like DSR SGB or Ketamine Infusion Therapy. These are biological treatments that are time-limited. They occur once or over a short period of time and then after a follow-Up visit, patients can return to the care of their primary providers. Medication management is ongoing and fosters a therapeutic relationship where a patient is followed as closely as needed by the provider. Recurring appointments are needed for medication management to manage overall psychiatric symptoms and to ensure appropriate medications and doses are utilized.

For residents of Illinois, the first step is to call us at (773) 232-5654 to schedule a psychiatric medication management consultation to evaluate your symptoms and medical history and determine if you can benefit from our psychiatric medications. Our mental health experts are here to work with you to find the best medications and treatment catered to your needs. 

Outside of Illinois? Get medication management with our partner, Cerebral. You can receive 30% off the first month's treatment through Stella. Get started by clicking the link here.