Medication Management

What is medication management?

Medication management at Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc. uses medications to reduce symptoms of mental health conditions to help you thrive in everyday situations. Evan treats you as an individual, providing holistic care tailored to your past life experiences and medical diagnoses, easing problematic symptoms. 

Which mental health concerns can medication management address?

Medication management at Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc. helps relieve unpleasant symptoms of the following and more:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Substance use disorder (SUD)
• Personality disorders
• Schizophrenia 

Evan specializes in deeply individualized treatment plans for patients with complex mental health conditions. 

Signs of a mental health disorder include ongoing sadness, constant worry or fear, flashbacks, and nightmares. You might experience difficulty sleeping or concentrating, weight loss or gain, appetite changes, or a loss of interest in once-favored activities. 

Am I a candidate for medication management?

Evan completes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to determine if medication management is right for you. He uses DSM-5 criteria to evaluate your overall mental health, asking questions about your moods, emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. 

Evan also uses Genomind genetic testing when clinically appropriate to determine if you have a concern that would benefit from medications. He determines which are likely the most appropriate based on your genes. 

Evan also discusses your personal and family medical histories, current medications, and lifestyle habits. He addresses questions or concerns you might have and reviews your treatment options.

What happens during medication management?

After receiving a prescription for a medication, simply take it exactly as instructed by Evan. It’s important to avoid skipping doses and follow up with him routinely to ensure the medicine works as designed. You might take more than one type of medication.

Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc. often combines holistic solutions (lifestyle changes, supplements, therapy, etc.) with medications when necessary to maximize mental health outcomes.

Evan ensures comprehensive, compassionate, and research-backed care that helps you thrive and feel seen, heard, and supported. He’s always available to address questions about your treatment or discuss new life circumstances that may arise. 

Schedule a telehealth evaluation at Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc. by calling the office or booking a visit online today.