Medication Management Services for Mental Health

Taylor Shaw
December 19, 2025
Authored by: Taylor Shaw, B.S.
Edited by: Angeleena Francis, LMHC
medication management

What is Medication Management?

Medication Management refers to the strategy clinicians may use to monitor and evaluate the medications a client is taking, “to help to identify patient behaviors that may be putting patients at risk for an adverse drug event.”.1 It’s important for those who are administering prescription drugs to be aware of and monitor any possible side effects, ensuring that clients are receiving the right dose, and that any medication interactions can be flagged immediately for safety purposes.

The AMFM care team is trained in medication therapy management, and the mental health care professionals in our residential facilities are prepared to keep track of any prescription medications that you or your loved one may need. To get in touch with our mental health care providers, reach out to us or fill out the contact form below.

ARE YOU OR A LOVED ONE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH?

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What Other Therapies Does a Residential Treatment Center Offer?

In a mental health treatment center, the day-to-day may vary depending upon your diagnoses and personalized case, but it will often consist of some combination of individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, psychiatry services, and more. AMFM combines holistic and evidence-based mental health services in order to help each person overcome their particular obstacles and mental health conditions.

Group Therapy

Group therapy sessions can be used to help provide structured times to help you understand that you are not alone in your struggles, that your peers are also walking through these challenges, while also providing guidance, suggestions and communications from psychologists with specialized backgrounds. These groups can span a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to art therapy, somatic therapy, and narrative therapy.2

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that’s focused on restructuring and reprogramming maladaptive and negative thought processes. Psychologists are trained to help you change your cognitive and emotional processes in order to outgrow coping mechanisms that may no longer be serving you.3 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is most commonly referred to as “talk therapy,” and is designed to help process emotions. Qualified professionals offer psychological therapy to move forward with healthy ways of engaging in interpersonal relationships and alleviating physical and emotional distress.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

EMDR Therapy is a renowned method of reprocessing most often used in trauma therapy. By activating the prefrontal cortex through a series of bilateral stimulation, qualified professionals can lead you through traumatic experiences, helping you to alleviate the distress symptomized by trauma.4

Family Therapy

Both inpatient and outpatient facilities usually offer family support groups and resources for family members on a regular basis. At AMFM Mental Health Treatment, we know that healing and growing can take a village, and you and your loved ones are in good hands.

Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services

A crisis is defined by the National Library of Medicine “as an overwhelming event, which can include divorce, violence, the passing of a loved one, or the discovery of a serious illness.”5 The goal of crisis intervention is to provide safety and reduce any potential harm to an individual undergoing a crisis.

 

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Mental Health Diagnoses and Mental Health Conditions for Treatment

It’s estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness.6 AMFM Mental Health Treatment has extensive experience treating a variety of mental health disorders through evidence-based therapies, including but not limited to the following:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychosis 
  • Self Harm
  • Schizophrenia
  • Panic Attacks
Recovery can feel isolating; mental health programming can provide cohesive treatment plans to help you or your loved one as you move forward.

Best Practices for At-Home Medication Management

  • Keep track of your prescription medications
  • When a caregiver is providing you with a new medication, be sure to let them know of any current medications you’re taking
  • Keep track of any over-the-counter medications you’re taking, as they can impact your blood pressure, and might require medication safety measures
  • When being prescribed medication, inform your primary care provider with a medication list
  • For older adults struggling with memory conditions, a pill organizer can be helpful to ensure an individual is taking the right medication at the right time
  • Schedule follow-up appointments in advance for medications prior to refill
  • Ask your primary care provider if there are any supplements that you should be taking to minimize side effects

Medication Management at AMFM Mental Health Treatment

AMFM clinical teams offer medication management throughout mental health treatment for your convenience and safety. Trying to navigate the proper dosages, keep track of side effects, monitor organization and timely administration of medications at home can be challenging, dangerous and risky without clinical support or supervision. For those struggling with mental health disorders, clinical support can help take something off your plate–walking through mental health challenges is hard enough alone, so having compassionate clinical care on-hand 24/7. 

AMFM Mental Health Treatment offers medication management as a part of the treatment plans, if you are attending an inpatient or outpatient in-person program. In this setting, AMFM staffs clinical professionals to help with medication management in order to ensure that none of your medications are having adverse effects, and to prevent any interactions between medications. As a result, you or your loved one can simply focus on your healing journey.

Find Mental Health Treatment Programs

A Mission For Michael (AMFM) provides treatment for adults experiencing various conditions. Mental Health support is a phone call away – call 866-478-4383 to learn about our current treatment options.

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Carlsbad - Goldenbush
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Carlsbad - Hoover
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Dana Point - Blue Lantern
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Dana Point - Crystal Lantern
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Fallbrook - North Ridge
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Fallbrook - Peony
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Laguna Hills - Waterwheel
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Laguna Niguel - Campeon
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Lake Forest - Grayston
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San Juan Capistrano - Banderas
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San Juan Capistrano - Valencia
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Minnesota Locations

Take a look at our homes on the east side of the Metro area in Washington County.

Stillwater - Arcola
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Stillwater - Dellwood
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Virginia Locations

View our facilities in Fairfax County, VA within the DC metro area.

Annandale - Rebel Rose
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Fairfax Station - Derbyshire
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Great Falls - Kellie Jean
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Vienna - Browns Mill
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Vienna - Corsica
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Vienna - Lawyers
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“Medication Management Strategy: Intervention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.” | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, https://www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/interventions/medmanage.html. Accessed 3 March 2025.

“Psychotherapy: Understanding group therapy.” American Psychological Association, 31 October 2019, https://www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy/group-therapy. Accessed 20 February 2025.

“APA Dictionary of Psychology.” APA Dictionary of Psychology, https://dictionary.apa.org/cognitive-behavior-therapy. Accessed 20 February 2025.

“What is EMDR?” EMDR Institute, https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/. Accessed 20 February 2025.

MA, Carlberg K. “Crisis Intervention – StatPearls.” NCBI, 24 April 2023, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559081/. Accessed 20 February 2025.

“Mental Illness – National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).” National Institute of Mental Health, https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness. Accessed 3 March 2025.