Ashley Ludlum, APRN PMHNP-BC
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care Tailored to You
At ANew, our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) offers expert medication management services to support children and adults struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions. With a compassionate, personalized approach, we help you find balance, stability, and relief through evidence-based psychiatric care.
What Is Medication Management?
Medication management is more than just writing prescriptions. It’s an ongoing, collaborative process that involves evaluating your symptoms, monitoring your response to treatment, adjusting medications as needed, and supporting your overall mental wellness. Our medication management team is here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Conditions We Treat
Our PMHNP specializes in managing medications for a variety of mental health conditions, including but not limited to:
Bipolar Disorder: Stabilizing mood swings, reducing episodes, and improving daily functioning.
Anxiety Disorders: Helping manage excessive worry, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
Depression Addressing persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other depressive symptoms.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Supporting recovery from trauma with a balanced, trauma-informed approach.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Enhancing focus, reducing impulsivity, and improving quality of life.
Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health: Sensitive, specialized care for mental health challenges during pregnancy and after childbirth.
What to Expect
When you begin medication management with our PMHNP, you can expect:
- A thorough initial evaluation of your mental health history, symptoms, and goals.
- Discussion of treatment options, including potential benefits and side effects.
- Regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress and adjust medications as needed.
- Collaboration with your therapist or primary care provider, if applicable.
- Respectful, judgment-free care in a safe and supportive environment.
Why Choose a PMHNP?
A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners is an advanced practice nurse with specialized training in mental health diagnosis, treatment, and psychopharmacology. Our PMHNP provides both medical expertise and a holistic, person-centered approach to care.