Psychiatric/ Mental Health Services Offered
- TRAUMA
- OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
- SLEEP OR INSOMNIA
- MOOD/BIPOLAR DISORDERS
- DUAL DIAGNOSIS
- ANGER MANAGEMENT
- DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS
- PROBLEMS OF TRANSITION & ADJUSTMENT
- ANXIETY, STRESS & PANIC DISORDERS
- GENETIC TESTING
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD (RHODE ISLAND PATIENTS ONLY)
- IMPULSE CONTROL DISORDERS
- PSYCHOSIS
- ALCOHOL ABUSE
- VIVITROL
- MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Medication Management
If you struggle with depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition, medication can help control your symptoms so they don’t prevent you from living a life of quality. We offer expert medication management services to adults for a wide range of conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and more. If you think medication may help you gain control of your life, schedule a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with Onyebuchi Ogbo, PMHNP, by calling the office at Norwood, Massachusetts, today or making an appointment online.
What is medication management?
Antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, anti-psychotics, and other types of psychiatric medications help control symptoms so people with mental health conditions can function better. But these powerful medications can be detrimental to your physical and emotional health if the dose is too high, the medicine isn’t right for your condition, or you aren’t using the medication properly.
At Good Path Health Services, the clinical team works together to document and assess your progress while using medication. The providers who prescribe medication work with you to find the correct dose of the right drugs and can also supervise the process of terminating medication usage.
Ongoing med management ensures you are receiving just enough of the right medication to be beneficial with as few side effects as possible.
Medication management for mental health conditions - how does it help?
There are many types of mental health disorders, and there are many types of medication used to address the symptoms of these conditions. Psychiatric drugs act on chemicals in your brain that influence mood, emotions and thought patterns.
Some of the conditions that medication can address include:
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety disorders and phobias
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress
- Insomnia
In most cases, the experts at Good Path Health Services recommend that medication be used in combination with psychotherapy and other non-pharmacological treatment options.
How do I know if medication is right for me?
The skilled team at Good Path Health Services performs a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation before prescribing psychiatric medications – this includes a comprehensive mental health assessment and a review of health and family history.
It may also include a Millennium PGT pharmacogenetic test, which provides genetic information that can indicate how certain medications may affect you. Your expert doctor works with your primary care provider and other specialists to coordinate your medications safely.
What if my child needs medication?
At this time, Good Path Health Services doesn’t provide medication services to children under 18 years of age. The team can help you find a pediatric specialist to help with your child’s medication needs.
For medication management from an experienced, compassionate professional, call Good Path Health Services today or make an appointment online.
