Our Services / Medication Management

What is medication management?

Medication management is the use of psychiatric medications to manage mental health conditions. It’s one of the services available at JD Wellness, LLC. 

Mr. Darden is an experienced mental health professional and works closely with you, helping you find the right medication to match your psychiatric needs. He understands the subtle differences between various psychotropic medications, even those that treat the same condition, and reviews these details with you.

He then customizes your medication treatment plan and closely monitors your response, adjusting your dose or medication as needed. 

Who needs medication management?

Mr. Darden treats a wide range of mental health disorders. He decides if you need medication management after your initial evaluation. Conditions that benefit from medication management include:

• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Insomnia
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Certain medications, like antidepressants for depression, may take four to six weeks to begin having an effect and 12 weeks until you feel the full effects. It’s quite common for people to need to try multiple prescriptions until they find the right medication or combination of medications to ease their symptoms.

What can I expect from medication management?

You can expect patient-centered and compassionate care from medication management at JD Wellness, LLC. Mr. Darden conducts a thorough evaluation, which includes a medical, cognitive, social, and physical assessment, to fully understand your mental health needs. 

He then discusses the types of psychotropic medications that can help you and explains in detail the differences between them and how they might benefit you. 

Mr. Darden guides you through the medication management process, including the frequency of your follow-up appointments and medication refills.

During your medication management follow-ups, Mr. Darden reviews the medication, dose, symptoms, and side effects and makes adjustments as needed. You continue frequent telehealth visits until you’re on a stable medication and dose. 

Your medication management plan may also include nonpharmacological treatments to address your mental health needs, such as psychotherapy. 

Medication management help can complement the healing progress. To schedule a telehealth appointment for medication management help, call JD Wellness, LLC, or book online today.