If you struggle with symptoms of one or more mental health conditions, such as anxiety or ongoing sadness, you can find help at Free Range Mental Health in Northfield, Minnesota. Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Dan Watts, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offers medication management for mental health disorders to help you thrive in life. Call the friendly office staff today to ask for a consultation or book an appointment online. Telehealth is another option that might interest you.
At Free Range Mental Health, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Dan Watts uses medication to reduce symptoms of mental health disorders. When you take certain medications to improve your thought or behavior patterns, you can function better at work, school, and in social settings.
Part of medication management involves Dan assessing, diagnosing, and offering treatment for your condition. He reviews your current medications and may prescribe new ones. He also monitors your progress, watches for signs of side effects, and may adjust your dosages or change your medicines if needed.
Medication management also works in combination with therapy and counseling for the best results.
Medication is often paired with individual therapy, family therapy, or group therapy, depending on your situation. However, your provider may first recommend that you make healthy lifestyle changes, including exercising daily, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a nutrient-rich diet, getting plenty of sleep, and not smoking or drinking alcohol.
Part of your treatment may include oral medications. In addition, Dan may recommend Spravato® if you suffer from major depression. This FDA-approved nasal spray can only be administered by your provider while you remain under their supervision during treatment.
To determine if medication management at Free Range Mental Health is right for you, Dan performs a comprehensive evaluation before giving you an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Medication management offers many benefits to help you live a high-quality life. You can expect:
Making lifestyle changes and participating in therapy might go hand-in-hand with taking certain medications. The bottom line is that Free Range Mental Health can customize your plan for the best outcome.
Medication might be prescribed if you have one or more of the following mental health challenges:
Signs of mental health conditions include fear, worry, hopelessness, sadness, aggression, substance misuse, severe mood swings, and thoughts of suicide. If you struggle with any of these symptoms, reach out to Free Range Mental Health as soon as possible to get the help you need and deserve.
To learn more about medication management, call or click online to book an appointment today. You can also ask about the telehealth option.