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Optum Wellbeing

Optum Wellbeing

Optum Behavioral Care

Psychiatry, medical mental health care and medication management

Psychiatry and medication management provide medical treatment for mental health conditions through personalized evaluation, medication prescribing, and ongoing care. Mental health providers work closely with individuals to manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and other behavioral health concerns. Regular follow-up visits help ensure medications are effective, monitor side effects, and adjust treatment plans as needed. When combined with therapy and other supportive services, medication management can improve symptom control, daily functioning, overall well-being, and quality of life.

What to expect

At your first visit, your provider will talk with you about your health history, symptoms and concerns.

If you start medication, your provider will check how well it is working and whether you have any side effects.

It may take a few visits to complete your assessment and create a treatment plan that fits your needs. At follow-up visits, your provider will check how you are doing, review your symptoms, and adjust your medication or treatment if needed. These visits may be short and can also include therapy or other support.

How psychiatry and medication management can help

Psychiatry and medication management may help people manage symptoms of many mental health conditions, including:

Anxiety disorders
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Eating disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
Sleep problems
Substance use and addiction disorders

Benefits of psychiatry (medication management)

Psychiatry can help you:

Improve daily life and relationships
Feel less anxious, sad or overwhelmed
Feel more steady and able to manage daily life
Understand how your mental and physical health affect each other
Make sure your medications work well together for your overall health
Find the medication that works best for you
Improve daily life and relationships

Find the right care for you

Caring, personalized support for your mental health. Connect with a mental health professional and get started today.

Footnotes

American Psychiatric Association, What is Psychiatry? January 2023.

American Psychiatric Association, What is Psychotherapy? April 2023.

Cleveland Clinic, What is a Psychiatrist? What They Do & When To See One. April 10, 2022.

Comprehensive MedPsych Systems of Florida, Psychiatry Treatment. Accessed May 21, 2026.

Integrated Behavioral Health, Medication Management. Accessed May 21, 2026.

NAMI, Mental Health Medications.

Optum Wellbeing, Finding a therapist who’s right for you. Accessed May 21, 2026.

Your Health in Mind, What's a psychiatrist? November 2024.