Medication can be a transformative means of restoring balance when psychiatric symptoms are causing distress. A thorough diagnostic psychiatric assessment helps our psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners determine if medication may be helpful and indicated for the individual’s overall wellbeing. Psychiatric care providers identify which medication is best tailored to the client’s needs, and in subsequent follow-ups, the prescribing clinician will monitor and adjust the dose as needed. To optimize effectiveness and minimize side effects, clinicians also consider diet, exercise, stress, and other lifestyle factors.
