Psychiatric Medication Management Services


We offer comprehensive Psychiatric Medication Management Services to ensure the safest and most effective use of medications to match each individual's changing needs throughout their mental health journey.




PERSONALIZED MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Comprehensive Care

Hightop Health’s approach to Psychiatric Medication Management Services is patient-centered and evidence-based. By tailoring medication plans to individual needs, we ensure safe and effective treatment to meet changing needs and responses to treatment, from initial prescriptions to adjustments and ongoing monitoring. Often combined with psychotherapy or enrollment in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), our comprehensive strategy promotes and supports a holistic mental health experience that addresses both immediate symptoms and long-term health.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Psychiatric Medication Management Services Process

Hightop Health uses the following approach to provide Psychiatric Medication Management Services:

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INTAKE & EVALUATION

Patients meet with a medical provider for a one-hour intake evaluation to determine Psychiatric Medication Management needs and assess additional treatment options to enhance results. This evaluation frequently includes laboratory tests, psychological measurements, consultation with other previous and current health care providers, as well as comprehensive Psychiatric Diagnostic Assessments.

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PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

Psychiatric Medication Management plans will look different for each individual based on the complexity of their mental health condition, unique symptoms, prior responses to medications, and other personal health factors.

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ONGOING ADJUSTMENTS

The purpose and goal of Psychiatric Medication Management is to ensure the dosage is as effective as possible, which may include increasing, decreasing, and even tapering off medications when they are no longer needed. Progress is monitored through our proprietary clinical outcome measurements and follow-up appointments with one of our expert clinicians.

HOW IT WORKS

Understanding Psychiatric Medication Management Services

Hightop Health’s Psychiatric Medication Management Services are essential to our comprehensive mental health care approach to providing personalized, evidence-based treatment plans to match each patient’s needs. The process begins with an initial assessment where health care providers evaluate the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals. This assessment helps determine the most effective medication strategy, including selecting the appropriate medication and dosage.

Once the medication plan is established, we ensure continuous monitoring and regular follow-ups to track the patient’s progress and make necessary adjustments. These follow-ups allow our clinicians and providers to assess the effectiveness of medication, manage side effects, and make dosage adjustments as needed to reach optimal results.

Our Psychiatric Medication Management Services work synergistically with psychotherapy,  a focus on lifestyle medicine, and possibly engagement in an IOP/PHP, to create a holistic mental health care approach. This integrative strategy combines the immediate symptom relief medications provide with the deeper, long-term benefits of therapy and behavior changes. By addressing both the physiological and psychological aspects of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), we believe we can provide a comprehensive path to lasting well-being.

A key component of our approach is providing patient-centered care. We recognize that each patient’s mental health journey is unique and requires an approach that considers individual symptoms, medical history, and personal goals. This personalized care extends to continuously monitoring and adjusting medication plans, ensuring that treatment remains effective over time.

Our clinicians and support staff emphasize creating a supportive and compassionate environment where patients are encouraged to openly discuss their concerns and experiences, knowing their treatment plans will be adjusted accordingly. This ongoing support helps build a trusting relationship between patients and our clinicians, which is essential for successful mental health treatment.

Hightop Health believes in lifelong learning for staff and patients alike. Our clinicians are expected to stay current and proficient in novel prescribing practices and new medication options. Continuing education is provided by experts from both within the Hightop Health system, as well as thought leaders in the field outside of our clinics.

GET ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our Psychiatric Medication Management services and Hightop Health’s approach to offering comprehensive, integrative care. Learn about conditions that can benefit from a combination of psychotherapy, Psychiatric Medication Management Services, and other treatments.

Psychiatric care and medication management begin with a one-hour intake evaluation to assess your needs and intentions, collect relevant history, and develop a treatment plan. Our Psychiatric Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers integrate your medical and psychiatric histories, results from normed psychological assessments, and conduct a thorough analysis of lab work to recommend treatment options that often include psychiatric medications. Follow-up appointments, with formal measurements of progress using psychological assessments, are scheduled as needed.

Hightop Health’s Psychiatric Medication Management Service treat conditions like depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder, using personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs and medical history.

Hightop Health ensures the effectiveness of Psychiatric Medication Management Services through regular follow-ups, use of assessment tools, monitoring side effects, and adjusting dosages of medications as needed, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.​

Patients at Hightop Health play an active role in the Psychiatric Medication Management Services process by providing feedback on medication efficacy and side effects, enabling their health care providers to make informed adjustments​. In turn, Hightop Health clinicians ask for patients to maintain adherence with their medication regimen and consult their prescribers prior to making medication changes.

At Hightop Health, we take an individualized approach to Psychiatric Medication Management Services. We examine the root causes of each patient’s mental health concerns and treat them with the latest evidence-based and innovative treatment options. Monitoring progress is also consistently done, using clinical outcome measures so that objective data drives prescribing recommendations.

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“The medication my doctor put me on helped me to feel better than I have in 20 years. He asks the right questions and really listens to your answers. He is always willing to listen to any concerns.”

– Jack, Patient

Hightop Health Clinic




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