Frequently Asked Questions

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is a 60-minute virtual or in-person session that reviews your medical history, symptoms, trauma, family background, medications, and biopsychosocial factors. At Mending Health Care, we use evidence-based diagnostic practices to develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your emotional, psychological, physical, social, and spiritual needs.

Follow-up visits are scheduled based on clinical need and typically range from weekly to bi-monthly intervals. These sessions monitor symptom changes, medication effects, and overall progress. At Mending Health Care, we encourage active participation through symptom tracking to help maintain momentum toward recovery.

Virtual and in-person counseling uses evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, family systems therapy, motivational interviewing, and play-based techniques. Therapy is tailored collaboratively to address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, identity concerns, grief, and life transitions for all ages.

Medication management involves thoughtful prescribing of psychotropic medications to improve safety, functionality, and quality of life. Treatment decisions consider your diagnosis, age, genetics, medical conditions, allergies, and lifestyle factors. At Mending Health Care, we educate clients on benefits, side effects, and expectations while monitoring for safe dosing and effectiveness.

Therapy focuses on behavioral change, emotional regulation, and coping skills through evidence-based counseling approaches. Medication management uses prescribed psychotropic medications to address chemical imbalances and symptom severity. At Mending Health Care, combining both approaches often produces optimal outcomes for lasting mental health improvement.

Yes, virtual and in-person therapy is delivered through a HIPAA-compliant platform that ensures confidentiality and allows for meaningful therapeutic connection. Virtual sessions eliminate commuting stress and waiting rooms while supporting consistent follow-ups. At Mending Health Care, virtual and in-person sessions increase access for Riverside and Inland Empire communities without sacrificing quality of care.

Before your evaluation, track your symptoms, compile a current medication list, and note family mental health history. This information helps your provider understand the full scope of your needs. At Mending Health Care, we guide clients on preparation to ensure your 60-minute virtual or in-person evaluation is thorough and productive.

Medication assisted treatment supports recovery by combining evidence-based medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. MAT focuses on education, prevention, harm reduction, and long-term sustainability. At Mending Health Care, we view addiction as a chronic condition, not a stigma, and advocate for overdose prevention and treatment accessibility.

Lifestyle factors like hydration, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and coping strategies significantly impact mood regulation, cognitive function, and resilience. At Mending Health Care, wellness education empowers clients with practical tools that support emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social well-being as a foundation for long-term mental health.

Yes, virtual and in-person services remove barriers like transportation, mobility challenges, and busy schedules for residents across Riverside, San Bernardino, Fontana, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Corona. At Mending Health Care, virtual and in-person delivery ensures consistent, confidential care from the comfort and safety of your home or our office with flexible scheduling options.

Many people stop treatment too soon when they begin feeling better, which can lead to symptom relapse. Consistent follow-ups and medication adherence are essential for lasting progress. At Mending Health Care, we encourage ongoing therapeutic engagement and active participation to support long-term recovery and improved quality of life.

Virtual and in-person care for children and adolescents creates a safe, supportive space to address anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, and developmental concerns. At Mending Health Care, we use age-appropriate interventions like play-based techniques and engage families when appropriate to build resilience, emotional growth, and coping skills.