Medication Management

If you struggle with anxiety disorders, depression, or other mental health conditions, medications may ease your symptoms and maximize your quality of life. At A Brand New Day, LLC, in Fairfield, Connecticut, adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner Jennifer Landolt, PMHNP-BC, provides medication management to help you feel your best. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today.

What is medication management?

Medication management at A Brand New Day, LLC, involves taking medications that help eliminate bothersome symptoms of common mental health conditions. Jennifer ensures the medication you’re taking is safe and effective based on your diagnosis, health history, and lifestyle. She tailors a plan customized to your unique symptoms, needs, and goals.

What are the benefits of medication management?

The benefits of choosing medication management at A Brand New Day, LLC, include:

• Mood improvements
• Less sadness
• Reduced anxiety
• Fewer mood swings
• Peace of mind
• Easier ability to concentrate
• Better sleep
• Easier weight loss
• Reduced cravings for harmful substances
• Enhanced quality of life

Taking medication may help you feel more like yourself and experience a sense of joy, calm, and peace of mind. It can improve interpersonal relationships or help you perform better at work or school. 

Which conditions can medication management help treat?

Medication management at A Brand New Day, LLC, can help manage symptoms of the following mental health conditions and more:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Women’s mental health conditions
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
• Perinatal depression
• Substance use disorder (SUD)

A Brand New Day, LLC, also offers medications that aid in medical weight loss for adult men and women.

Which type of medication best suits me?

Jennifer completes a comprehensive mental health evaluation to learn which medication you may be a candidate for, and uses DSM-5 criteria to assess your emotions, moods, thoughts, behaviors, and more. 

Jennifer also asks about your current medication regimen. She ensures any medications and doses you’re taking are the most appropriate and makes adjustments to your regimen if necessary. 

What can I expect during medication management?

It’s important to take your medications exactly as directed by Jennifer to maximize your outcome. Contact her if you develop new or unusual symptoms. 

You might also undergo therapy, lifestyle modifications, stress management, or a combination of treatments to optimize mental health outcomes.

Jennifer can meet with you weekly or as needed for therapy sessions. A Brand New Day, LLC, also encourages you to get plenty of sleep, eat a balanced diet, minimize stress, avoid smoking, and limit or avoid alcohol.

Call A Brand New Day, LLC, anytime during your treatment for extra support or if you need a medication refill.

Take advantage of medication management at A Brand New Day, LLC, by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.