What We Do
Psychiatric evaluation
A psychiatric evaluation is like a checkup for your mental health. It’s a conversation you will have with your psychiatric provider to assess your current symptoms, psychiatric history, lifestyle, social factors and medical conditions. This helps us understand your unique situation and create a personalized treatment plan based on your goals and values. After this initial evaluation, we will determine whether or not further testing and assessment may be required, such as labs or genetic testing.
Medication Management
Psychiatric medication management can be a powerful tool in treating mental health symptoms. At Ruby Mental Wellness, we take an integrative approach, combining traditional medication with recommendations for evidence-based supplements when appropriate. We encourage you to co-create your treatment journey. By working together, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your treatment options and feel empowered to make informed decisions about your mental well-being that better align with your personal goals and values.
Lifestyle Support
Integrating lifestyle support with psychiatric medication management offers a powerful one-two punch for mental health. Lifestyle changes like healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress management techniques can work synergistically with medication to enhance symptom control, reduce side effects, and support long-term well-being. Think of it as building a stronger foundation for mental health, where medication provides the essential support, and lifestyle choices act as the stabilizing walls. By addressing both the biological and behavioral aspects of mental health, this combined approach can empower individuals to take a proactive role in their recovery and lead a more fulfilling life.
Testing Services
Pharmacogenomic testing: We have partnered with Tempus to offer pharmacogenomic testing. Tempus analyzes your DNA to predict how your body may respond to psychiatric medication, based on your genes. While not a magic bullet, it can be a valuable tool in for finding the right treatment, faster and with fewer side effects.
Laboratory Testing: We may recommend laboratory testing to rule out organic causes of mental health symptoms associated with abnormalities such as thyroid function, iron storage, or vitamin and nutrient deficiencies. Laboratory testing is also used to track and monitor potential metabolic side effects and therapeutic blood levels of certain psychiatric medications that are used in some individuals. Labs will be ordered by your provider, but can be collected at the location and vendor of your choice.
ADHD Assessment: At our practice, we aim to reduce barriers and increase access to thorough assessments for the purpose of self-validation and medication management. We take a multi-faceted approach to assessment, ensuring an accurate diagnosis and the path to effective treatment. If you are seeking neuropsychological evaluation and a detailed report for school or workplace accommodations, we will refer you to one of our community partners.
The process:
Step 1. Complete your intake visit to review current symptoms, psychiatric history, lifestyle, social factors, and medical conditions for a comprehensive assessment. More than 1 visit may be necessary to complete the interview.
Step 2. You and someone who knows you well will be asked to complete detailed assessment forms and you will be given instructions to complete QB Check, an advanced computerized test that objectively measures how well you focus, control impulses, and manage movement.
Step 3. Meet with your provider to discuss the interpretation, receive feedback, and create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals.
Please note, this process is for new patients seeking assessment for the first time. If you have already been diagnosed with ADHD and seeking ongoing medication management, you may submit a copy of these records.