Medication Services
Medication for
Mental Health Conditions
Be Well Kentucky offers prescription services, including diagnostic assessments and medication evaluation and management for a variety of mental health conditions. Our psychiatric nurse practitioner, Dr. Ashley Ricketts, DNP, PMHNP is very experienced and knowledgeable. Although she prescribes medication, she also enlists a holistic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. Dr. Ricketts uses a variety of techniques to help her clients understand their diagnosis, treatment options and health behaviors to improve overall mental health and a sense of well-being.
The initial appointment is one hour, and after that regular medication management appointments will take about 20-30 minutes. Attention is paid to current symptoms, stressors, life events and other health related issues, depending on each patient’s needs, concerns and questions. Based on individual goals, there may also be discussion about diet including vitamins and supplements, caffeine, alcohol and other substances, exercise, social life, and spirituality.
When needed, medications can be a powerful tool in the treatment of many types of mental disorders. There are many different types of psychiatric medications that are used to treat mental disorders. As a group, these medications are known as psychotropic drugs. Sometimes, medications that are needed for other health conditions may also be used to treat symptoms of certain disorders or to boost the effects of a psychotropic medication. The most commonly prescribed psychotropics include:
- Antidepressants / Anti-obsessional drugs
- Antipsychotics / Neuroleptics
- Mood stabilizers
- Psychostimulants
- Sedatives / Anxiolytics
Call us to schedule an appointment today.