Medication management
Psychiatric Medication Management in Ridgeland, MS
Careful evaluation, a plan you understand, and regular follow-up to see how treatment is actually working.
Who this may be appropriate for
Medication management may fit adults who are starting psychiatric medication for the first time, transferring care from another provider, or continuing treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or other psychiatric diagnoses. It may also fit people whose current regimen has not been reviewed in some time. Whether medication is appropriate at all is part of the conversation, not a foregone conclusion.
The evaluation
Your first appointment is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. We review symptoms and history, medical conditions, sleep, substance use, past medications and how you responded to them, and what you want treatment to change.
Where diagnostic clarity is difficult, we take the time to sort it out rather than layering on treatment. Where pharmacogenomic information would help, GeneSight® testing may be discussed.
Follow-up and monitoring
- Review of symptom change, side effects, sleep, and daily functioning.
- Dose adjustments or medication changes when the plan is not working.
- Lab work or other monitoring when a medication calls for it.
- Long-acting injectable options for thought disorders and mood stability.
- Coordination with therapists and other treating clinicians.
When to contact the practice
Call (601) 494-5503 during office hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for new or worsening side effects, questions about how to take a medication, or refill needs before your next visit. If you are in crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency department.
Your provider and where we see you
Care is led by Stephen P. Sweeney, PMHNP-BC, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, alongside the wider Turned Leaf Psychiatry team and our collaborating physicians in Mississippi and Tennessee. Visits are in person at our Ridgeland office.
Costs and insurance
Self-pay rates are $185 for the initial psychiatric evaluation and $135 for a follow-up medication-management visit.
We are in-network with BCBS, Aetna, UHC, UMR, Surest, OSCAR, Cigna, Medicaid of Mississippi, Medicare, Ambetter, Compsych, and Magnolia of Mississippi. For out-of-network plans we provide a Superbill after each visit. See pricing and insurance details or call (601) 494-5503 to verify your benefits.
Frequently asked questions
- What happens at the first visit?
- We complete a psychiatric evaluation covering your history, symptoms, prior treatment, medical conditions, and current medications, then discuss a plan together.
- How often are follow-up visits?
- Follow-up frequency is individualized and depends on your plan, the medication involved, and how you are doing. Your provider will recommend an interval at each visit.
- When should I contact the office between visits?
- Call (601) 494-5503 during office hours if you have a new or worsening side effect, a question about how to take a medication, or you need a refill before your next appointment. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
- Can you manage medications alongside a therapist?
- Yes. We coordinate with therapists and other treating providers when you would like us to.
- Do you handle refills?
- Refills are handled through scheduled follow-up visits. Request refills during office hours and allow time for your pharmacy to process them.
Ready when you are
Start with an evaluation.
207 W Jackson St, Suite 1-H, Ridgeland, MS 39157 · (601) 494-5503 · Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM