Our Treatments
Pharmacotherapy
In some cases, medication can be a valuable addition to psychotherapy. Our psychiatrist can assess and prescribe medication where appropriate.
Treatment Overview
What is Pharmacotherapy?
Pharmacotherapy means the use of medication in the treatment of psychological complaints and psychiatric disorders. In mental health care, medication is usually used in combination with psychotherapy, not as a stand-alone treatment. The most commonly used types of medication are antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, antipsychotics, mood stabilisers and ADHD medication. Medication is always prescribed by a qualified medical doctor, in our case by our psychiatrist. The decision to start medication is always made together with you, based on a careful assessment of the benefits and risks.
Pharmacotherapy
Antidepressiva, Anxiolytica
Psychiatrist
BIG-registered professionals
Pharmacotherapy at Mavera GGZ
At Mavera GGZ, pharmacotherapy is always offered in combination with psychological care, never in isolation.
How does Pharmacotherapy work?
How does Pharmacotherapy work?
If medication is being considered, our psychiatrist will conduct a thorough assessment of your complaints, history, physical health and any existing medication.
The psychiatrist will discuss the options with you: which medication, why, expected effects and side effects, and the treatment plan.
After starting medication, regular follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor effects and side effects and to adjust the dosage if necessary.
We always aim to use medication for the shortest necessary period and at the lowest effective dose, in accordance with clinical guidelines.
What is Pharmacotherapy?
What is Pharmacotherapy?
Pharmacotherapy means the use of medication in the treatment of psychological complaints and psychiatric disorders. In mental health care, medication is usually used in combination with psychotherapy, not as a stand-alone treatment. The most commonly used types of medication are antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, antipsychotics, mood stabilisers and ADHD medication. Medication is always prescribed by a qualified medical doctor, in our case by our psychiatrist. The decision to start medication is always made together with you, based on a careful assessment of the benefits and risks.
Antidepressiva
SSRI / SNRI
Anxiolytica
Angst / Korte termijn
Stemmingsstabilisatoren
Bipolair / Stemmingswisselingen
Antipsychotica
Psychiatrist
Who is Pharmacotherapy suitable for?
Who is Pharmacotherapy suitable for?
Medication may be appropriate as an addition to psychotherapy for moderate to severe depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD and bipolar disorder, among others.
The decision to use medication is always made on an individual basis, in consultation with you, and is based on a careful weighing of benefits and risks.
At Mavera GGZ, pharmacotherapy is always offered in combination with psychological care, never in isolation.
About Mavera GGZ
Pharmacotherapy at Mavera GGZ
Mavera GGZ has a psychiatrist with expertise in psychopharmacology. Medication assessment and management takes place within our practice, in close collaboration with your psychologist and GP. We communicate openly with you about every step in the process and always respect your own choices. A referral from your GP is also required for a psychiatric assessment.
Psychiatrist
If medication is being considered, our psychiatrist will conduct a thorough assessment of your complaints, history, physical health and any existing medication.
How does Pharmacotherapy work?
After starting medication, regular follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor effects and side effects and to adjust the dosage if necessary.
Collaboration with other care providers
We always aim to use medication for the shortest necessary period and at the lowest effective dose, in accordance with clinical guidelines.
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Pharmacotherapy at Mavera GGZ
Mavera GGZ has a psychiatrist with expertise in psychopharmacology. Medication assessment and management takes place within our practice, in close collaboration with your psychologist and GP. We communicate openly with you about every step in the process and always respect your own choices. A referral from your GP is also required for a psychiatric assessment.
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