Medication Management

If you struggle with depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition, you’re not alone, as about one in four Americans has a mental health disorder. HC Mental Health & Wellness in Florida and DC, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Hawley Campbell, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, offers medication management in addition to therapy to help you overcome challenging thoughts, emotions, moods, or behavior patterns. Schedule a telehealth evaluation with Hawley by calling the office or booking a visit online today.

What is medication management?

Medication management at HC Mental Health & Wellness uses comprehensive diagnostic testing to learn if you would benefit from taking medications to ease symptoms of a mental health condition. While therapy is also an effective treatment, many clients benefit from medication management combined with therapy and lifestyle modifications. 

Which mental health conditions can medication management address?

Medication management at HC Mental Health &  Wellness can help ease symptoms of the following mental health conditions and more:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Grief
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Mood disorders
• Insomnia
• Stress
• Eating disorders
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Peer relationship challenges
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Personality disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Substance use disorder

Whether you’ve been previously diagnosed with a mental health condition or suspect you have one because of your symptoms, see Hawley for a personalized evaluation and treatment plan.

Which symptoms can medication management help ease?

Medications can help ease the following symptoms of a mental health disorder:

• Constant worry, fear, or anxiousness
• Ongoing or extreme sadness
• Flashbacks or nightmares
• Obsessions and/or compulsions
• Substance misuse
• Difficulty concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Loss of interest in favorite things
• Peer relationship challenges
• Fatigue
• Mood swings
• Irritability
• Thoughts of suicide

Reducing negative symptoms can restore relationships, enhance your school or work performance, and optimize your overall well-being. 

Am I a candidate for medication management?

Hawley completes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation by discussing your symptoms, current medications, lifestyle, and more. She uses DSM-5 criteria to evaluate your emotions, moods, thoughts, and behaviors. She also offers Qbtech ADHD testing and GeneSight®, which determines which medications are the most appropriate and effective based on your genes.

What can I expect during medication management?

Take your medications as instructed by Hawley to ensure the best outcomes and follow up with her regularly, as she can make adjustments to your regimen whenever necessary.

You might also undergo cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or other therapies and make lifestyle modifications. For example, it’s helpful to have a regular sleep schedule allowing 7-9 hours each night, eat nutritious foods, stay active, avoid drugs and alcohol, and minimize stress. 

Follow up with Hawley for therapy sessions or medication refills when needed, and call her office anytime with questions. 

Schedule a virtual medication management evaluation with Hawley at HC Mental Health & Wellness by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.