Medication Management

Medications can be an important part of your wellness journey. On your first appointment I will conduct a full psychiatric assessment, which will include an overview of your symptoms and collection of your medical, surgical, family history, social history, substance use, previous medications, allergies, lifestyle habits, sleep pattern, nutrition and exercise habits, and other pertinent information. A determination can then be made about whether or not the medication is appropriate for treating your particular symptoms.

Based on this initial assessment, I am then able to potentially make a diagnosis and treatment plan, which will be designed with your specific needs in mind. If you decide to move forward with a medication, then options, possible side effects, and likely benefits will be discussed thoroughly.

Initially, the medication will be prescribed for a trial period to observe and monitor its effectiveness. Different medications affect brain chemistry in different ways, so not everyone will respond the same to a particular prescription.

All medications used will be prescribed safely, and drug interactions, substance use, and previous medication trials will be discussed before any prescriptions are made. I have current Florida APRN license with full prescribing authority, and a current DEA license.

Lena Rain Russell, PMHNP-BC, APRN, PATP, RYT