What is psychopharmacology?
The study of the use of medications on the mind and behavior.
Why medication?
Research has shown that the combination of psychiatric medication plus therapy produces the best results in terms of improving mental health. In milder cases, therapy may be sufficient, but sometimes we need a little boost.
This boost can bring us to a better mindset to tackle issues from the ground up. It can also soften the blow from unexpected life stressors or transitions. In other cases, medication is part of our lives, part of our daily regimen to keep debilitating symptoms at bay. When medication is recommended, my goal is to help clients target symptoms while minimizing unwanted side effects. I am part of several psychiatric organizations and attend conferences throughout the year in order to ensure the most up-to-date knowledge and evidence-based practice.