When a teenager starts slipping in grades, missing assignments, or dreading class, it’s often more than procrastination. For many teens in Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; and Charlotte, North Carolina, underlying mental health conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and sleep...
As a psychiatrist with 20 years of clinical experience, I’ve watched mental health care become more precise, collaborative, and patient-centered. One of the most powerful tools to emerge is genetic testing—often called pharmacogenomic testing—to guide medication choices. If you’ve ever searched “medication management near me”...
If you or your child is living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you already know how much it can affect focus, organization, follow-through, and relationships. As mental health professionals, we see every day how the right treatment plan—often including medication for ADHD alongside therapy and skills...
As we age, managing chronic pain becomes an essential aspect of maintaining a high quality of life. For many older adults, chronic pain can hinder daily activities, reduce mobility, and significantly impact overall well-being. Effective chronic pain medication management is crucial in ensuring that older...
In the journey toward optimal health, medication adherence stands as a cornerstone of successful treatment, yet it is often one of the most challenging aspects to maintain. Alarmingly, studies show that nearly 50% of patients do not adhere to their prescribed medication regimens, leading to...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like an unyielding force, dominating daily life with relentless intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. Affecting 2.3% of the adult population, OCD is a chronic condition that can significantly impair one's quality of life if left untreated. However, with the right...