Medication Management

Psychiatric medications ease the symptoms of mental health disorders, making a significant difference in your ability to overcome your challenges and enjoy the best possible life. At Mimi Morris, DNP, PMHNP-BC, PLLC, you receive exceptional care from an experienced psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Mimi performs psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses mental health conditions, and provides medication management that meets your individual needs. To schedule a telemedicine appointment, call the office in Missoula, Montana, or use the online booking feature today.

What is medication management?

Medication management refers to the services you receive if you take psychiatric medications. Mimi provides comprehensive care, including:

• Performing a psychiatric evaluation
• Prescribing medications
• Routine follow-up appointments
• Arranging for blood tests if needed

Mimi evaluates patients using criteria defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR™), the handbook used by health care professionals to diagnose mental health conditions.

Why do I need medication management?

Mimi’s goal is to improve your symptoms and promote your well-being. Medication management meets those goals by:

Finding the best medication

There are numerous medications for most mental health conditions, and each one works differently. Additionally, each person’s unique metabolism determines their response to medication.

Differences in metabolism mean the medication that works for one person may not help someone else, even with the same diagnosis. It also means you may need to try more than one medication before finding the one that gives you the best results.

Mimi uses her expertise to recommend medication. Then you take it for a time to see how well it works for you. Medication management follow-up appointments are essential for monitoring your progress and determining if you’re on the right dose of the best medication for you.

Watching for side effects

Like all medications, psychopharmaceuticals come with the risk of side effects. Routine medication management appointments allow Mimi to monitor for any problems, catching them at an early stage and making changes as needed to protect your health.

What happens during a medication management appointment?

During your first appointment, Mimi reviews your medical history and completes a psychiatric evaluation. She explores your symptoms, learns about your emotional and behavioral challenges, and listens to your concerns.

Mimi uses the information to diagnose your mental health condition. Then she makes medication recommendations based on evidence-based guidelines and works collaboratively with you to make medication decisions.

After careful consideration of risks, benefits and side effects you and Mimi decide that medication is a good option.

Mimi sends the prescription to your pharmacy and schedules your next medication management appointment. Certain prescriptions require an in person office visit for assessment and treatment planning. 

Most follow-up appointments are shorter than your initial consultation. During follow-ups, Mimi reviews your progress, learns about any side effects and how you’re feeling, and adjusts the dose and/or type of medication as needed.

To learn more about medication management, call Mimi L. Morris, DNP, PMHNP, PLLC, or request an appointment online today.