Medication Management

About one-fourth of American adults have a mental health disorder, which can interfere with their physical health and quality of life. At Alamo Premier Mental Health in San Antonio, Texas, skilled mental health specialists provide medication management to help you feel better, become happier, and live your best life. They also provide genetic testing to find the best medication for you. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation at Alamo Premier Mental Health by calling the office or booking an appointment online today. 

What is medication management?

Medication management at Alamo Premier Mental Health allows your provider to determine which medications and dosages are the most appropriate for your condition. 

They take a holistic approach to mental health care, but offer access to medications when medically necessary to optimize your quality of life. Alamo Premier Mental Health tailors treatment plans to match your goals. 

Which mental health conditions can medication management help treat?

Alamo Premier Mental Health’s medication management can help treat the following conditions and more:

• Depression (including major depressive disorder)
• Panic disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Oppositional defiance disorder
• Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
• Adjustment disorders
• Conduct disorder 
• Eating disorders
• Substance use disorder (SUD)
• Schizophrenia
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Eating disorders
• Insomnia
• Bipolar disorder
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

The type and severity of your condition determine if you would benefit from medications, and which forms are best.

Which medications are best suited for me?

To determine which medications and dosages will likely work best for your genetic makeup and mental health history, the experts at Alamo Premier Mental Health complete a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and DNA-based testing (pharmacogenetic testing). They review your current medications, moods, emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and lifestyle habits.

What can I expect during medication management?

The specialists at Alamo Premier Mental Health provide all-inclusive care for patients of all ages. This may consist of taking medications when medically necessary, making lifestyle adjustments, and trying other treatments. For example, you might alter your diet, exercise, or sleep habits and give up smoking and alcohol. 

The mental health experts at Alamo Premier Mental Health may suggest you try cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), or other forms of psychotherapy. It’s critical to take any prescribed medications exactly as instructed. 

Alamo Premier Mental Health offers flexible access to mental health specialists in person or conveniently via telehealth appointments. They take a whole-person approach to care, focusing on wellness.

All visits are safe and culturally sensitive, providing precise care. The skilled Alamo Premier Mental Health experts are multilingual, welcoming all nationalities with outstanding translation support.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation at Alamo Premier Mental Health by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.