ADD/ADHD
Medication management serves an important role in mental healthcare. It can help those in crisis or manage long term conditions. While some clients can benefit from therapy alone, many need a combination of medication and therapy interventions. Taking medication to help with mental health issues is a common practice. In fact, one in six Americans takes medication as part of their mental health plan.
What is MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
At Central Iowa Psychological Services, we support all aspects of client care, including prescribing and managing psychiatric and related symptom medications. Using best practices, current research, and drawing on the insights of leaders in the field, our providers develop individual treatment plans for our clients, and often prescribed in conjunction with therapy for best outcomes.
Medication may not the best treatment for every mental health issue. After an initial evaluation with our psychiatric nurse practitioner, he or she will determine the most appropriate treatment plan with your clinician. The decision to take medication is ultimately up to the client. If you decide to move forward with treatment that includes medication, we will discuss possible side effects and proper dosages.
Based on the unique needs of each client, a combination of medication and therapy is sometimes the best mental health plan. Those experiencing depression, anxiety, or ADHD are most likely to benefit from a medical management plan.
Managing medication effectively involves careful attention from both the client and the provider. Following instructions and proper dosages from your health care team is an important part of the management process. Psychiatric medication should never be taken unless a doctor or nurse practitioner has prescribed it to them.
A client's relationship with medication can evolve over time. Therapy may affect how and when medication is necessary. It's also normal for bodies to adjust and adapt to various treatments. Your provider or nurse practitioner is best able to identify side effects and assess the medication’s effect on your system.
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety
Bi-Polar Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
Grief
Mania
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Severe and Chronic Mental Illness
Sexual Behaviors
Trauma
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety
Bi-Polar Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
Grief
Mania
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Severe and Chronic Mental Illness
Sexual Behaviors
Trauma
JUDY A. GONZALES, ARNP
WEST DES MOINES OFFICE
Board Certified
Advance Practice
Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse
Practitioner
Medication
Management
TMS Therapy
JENNIFER SAMBU, ARNP
ANKENY OFFICE
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health
Advance Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
JUDY A. GONZALES, ARNP
WEST DES MOINES OFFICE
Board Certified
Advance Practice
Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse
Practitioner
Medication
Management
TMS Therapy
JENNIFER SAMBU, ARNP
ANKENY OFFICE
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health
Advance Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
NICK STULL, FPMHNP
AMES OFFICE
Medication
Management
Family Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner
NICK STULL, FPMHNP
AMES OFFICE
Medication
Management
Family Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner
Whether you need services for yourself or a loved one, or a referral for a client, we are here to help.
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Ames - Office
600 5th St
Ames, IA 50010
West Des Moines - Office & Med Clinic
3737 Woodland Ave, Ste 415
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Ankeny - Office
215 NW 18th St, Ste 105
Ankeny, IA 50023