Associates in Behavioral Science offers medication management, which is a process where clients work with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner who prescribes psychotropic medication to treat their mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or psychotic conditions. You will work with your healthcare provider to monitor symptoms and adjust dosages to ensure that medications used to treat your condition achieve maximum effect. Since research has definitively proven that combining psychotherapy with the use of psychotropic medication results in the best outcomes, ABS requires that those receiving this service, are also enrolled in psychotherapy services. In addition to addressing your psychological needs, your therapist also helps monitor the therapeutic effects of your medication. Psychological testing can aid your healthcare provider in accurately diagnosing conditions and clarifying diagnostic uncertainties. This facilitates effective medication management..